palki
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of palki
First recorded in 1670–80, palki is from the Hindi word pālkī
Example Sentences
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Certainly the aspect of Dom Geronimo’s face as the palki moved on and his carriers resumed their song was that of a man who gazed at a threatening vision.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
The fat Dewan had come down in a palki swung from the shoulders of stout bearers, while Jean Baptiste had ridden a silver-grey Arab.
From Caste by Fraser, William Alexander
They had set the palki down, and stared in open-mouthed confusion, irresolutely watching the course of events.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
He entered his palki and the cortege started.
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
On coming up to the palki, she said, “Where are you taking away my daughter?” for she was the nurse of the merchant’s youngest child.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari
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