palki

American  

[pahl-kee] / ˈpɑl ki /

Or palkee

noun

Indian English.

1. a palanquin; sedan chair.

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Etymology

Origin of palki

First recorded in 1670–80, palki is from the Hindi word pālkī

Example Sentences

And then he bade the men lift the palki with its fair burden and follow him.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

Then he wrenched the muslin curtains of the palki from their fastenings, and with the missy sahib's help his khaki was soon entirely concealed.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

She then got into the palki, which the bearers lifted on their shoulders.

From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari

True, the palki may hold no person at all, but only treasure; I know their ways.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

As he wished to possess himself of it, he ordered his bearers to set down the palki, and stepping out prepared to swim out to pluck the flower.

From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.