palki
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of palki
First recorded in 1670–80, palki is from the Hindi word pālkī
Example Sentences
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They had not proceeded far before the bearers were convinced that the palki was increasing in weight.
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
Jean Baptiste edged his horse to the side of the road, and the Dewan, heaving from the palki, stood upright.
From Caste by Fraser, William Alexander
There was not likely to be a spare dhoti in the palki.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
The men carrying the palki could not go quickly, but they were more than a mile distant, and the Guides' horses were so done up that they were incapable of more than a canter.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
Suddenly he heard a voice from the interior of the palki; it was thrown open, and turning, he saw the face of a young English girl.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
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