palki
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of palki
First recorded in 1670–80, palki is from the Hindi word pālkī
Example Sentences
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When they were among the trees, Ahmed ordered the men to squat down beside the palki and beware of his sword if they attempted to move.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
A Pathan torch-bearer approached the palki, and, as luck would have it, Roger came to Mowbray at that moment to tell him that his count tallied with their reckoning.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
It so happened that their way lay past the tank in which the girl had been sacrificed, and the bridegroom, from his palki, saw the Upel flower in the centre.
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
There was only one palki, but the number of retainers and loaded ponies behind showed that the traveler was some one of consequence.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
Many of those who were not accustomed to travel in a palki seized the opportunity of doing so free of expense.
From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Knight, Miriam S.
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