langar
noun
Sikhism
- the dining hall in a gurdwara
- the food served, given to all regardless of caste or religion as a gesture of equality
Word Origin for langar
Punjabi
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Historical Examples of langar
Langar Khn was sent off to Malik Hast at once when we dismounted.
The Bbur-nma in EnglishBabur, Emperor of Hindustan
With it came also Langar Khn up from Bhra on matters of business.
The Bbur-nma in EnglishBabur, Emperor of Hindustan
He died on the 5th of August 1799, and was buried in his family vault at Langar.
So, poor old Mrs. Barratt at Langar could conceive no longer time than a hundred years.
The Note-Books of Samuel ButlerSamuel Butler
Riding next dawn from the Langar, we dismounted over against Ushtur-shahr.
The Bbur-nma in EnglishBabur, Emperor of Hindustan