Simla

/ (ˈsɪmlə) /

noun

a city in N India, capital of Himachal Pradesh state: summer capital of India (1865–1939); hill resort and health centre. Pop: 142 161 (2001)Official name: Shimla

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disgruntle

to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength

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Words nearby Simla

similitude, Simionato, simious, simitar, Simi Valley, Simla, Simmel, Simmental, simmer, simmer dim, simmer down

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He had to go to Simla to look after a globetrotter relative of his—a person with a title.
Soldiers Three|Rudyard Kipling
"Well, I don't believe we shall reach Simla without having our throats cut—or worse," she declared with settled conviction.
Far to Seek|Maud Diver
Of course, you could descend in the cold weather; for Simla is rather dull then.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition|Rudyard Kipling
Miss Beighton shot divinely over ladies' distance—60 yards, that is—and was acknowledged the best lady archer in Simla.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition|Rudyard Kipling

I was not allowed to see it or to know anything about it, but he declares it will bring Simla down.'
The Pool in the Desert|Sara Jeanette Duncan

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