dak

1 of 2

noun

ˈdäk also ˈdȯk
plural -s
1
: transport or post by relays of men and horses
2
: a post station or traveler's rest house located originally on post roads
a dak bungalow

dak

2 of 2

variant spelling of dhak

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hindi dāk

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“Dak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dak. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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