vakeel
or va·kil
[ vuh-keel ]
nounIndian English.
a lawyer, agent, or representative.
Origin of vakeel
1First recorded in 1615–25; from Hindi vakēl, from Arabic wakīl
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How to use vakeel in a sentence
Mr. Hastings himself tells you what instructions these vakeels always have to search into and discover all his transactions.
Gather that there are rival "Vakeels" in Bengal whom he wants to cut out.
In fact, some of his vakeels were in the camp the day after Assaye.
Jones of the 64th | F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) BreretonThe procession was headed by two “vakeels” (agents), who were bargaining the whole way as to the dowry of the bride.
Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia | M. E. Hume-GriffithThey have their Vakeels with the contractors when they are not so, and spies when they are.
A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II | William Sleeman
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