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

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

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.

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

As the little party was returning at a foot pace to rejoin their comrades, they caught sight of a group of bearers carrying a palki, and escorted by a couple of horsemen.

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.