- a variation of munshi.
moonshee
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The moonshee replied that he might pass as a Bheel.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The boys lost not a moment in sending down to Madras, to engage the services of a native "moonshee" or teacher.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The moonshee had been named as a witness to prove the writing of some papers filed in the suit.
From Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter by Inglis, James
The moonshee, on his part, generally ignored Tim's existence altogether; addressing him, when obliged to do so, with a ceremonious civility which annoyed Tim more than open abuse would have done.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Nonsense, Tim," Charlie said, opening the letter; "it's the moonshee we are expecting, from Madras.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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