kotwal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kotwal
First recorded in 1575–85, kotwal is from the Hindi word koṭwāl
Example Sentences
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The prince waited and waited, till at last the goldsmith returned, and with him the kotwal, who at once took the prince into custody on the charge of stealing the princess's necklace.
From Indian Fairy Tales by Jacobs, Joseph
Saying this, the kotwal uncrossed his legs and rose erect.
From Tales of Destiny by Mitchell, Edmund
"How did you get the necklace?" the kotwal asked.
From Indian Fairy Tales by Jacobs, Joseph
The kotwal is going his rounds, his rounds.’”
From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry
Presently, when he had finished his devotions, the kotwal asked him to explain how he had obtained possession of the princess's necklace.
From Indian Fairy Tales by Jacobs, Joseph
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