risaldar

noun

ri·​sal·​dar
variants or rissaldar
rə̇ˈsälˌdär,
ˈrisəlˌ-
or ressaldar
rə̇ˈsälˌdär,
ˈresəlˌ-
plural -s
: an Indian commander of a risala in the Anglo-Indian army

Word History

Etymology

Hindi risāldār, from Persian risāladār, from risāla + -dār holder

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“Risaldar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risaldar. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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