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254 Dak, post.

Dak Bungalow, a rest house for travellers.

Daroga, a Sub-Inspector of Police.

Deodar, a cedar tree.

Deshi, country made.

Dharmawatar, Incarnation of Justice.

Dhoti, a cloth for draping the lower part of the body.

Durbar, a levee held by a high official.

Durga, a Hindu goddess.

Durry, a cotton carpet.

Ejlash, a raised platform where a judicial officer sits.

Ek dum, all at once.

Ekka, a two wheeled bamboo cart, drawn by a pony.

Feringhi, a European.

Ghailla, a pitcher.

Gharibparwar, Supporter of the poor.

Ghat, a bathing or landing place on the bank of a river.

Ghee, clarified butter.

Ghurra, same as ghailla.

Goor, treacle.

Gowala, a dairyman.

Hajat, a lock up for undertrial prisoners.

Haram, forbidden, unclean.

Hookah, the pipe etc., in which tobacco is smoked.

Hukum, order.

Hulla, tumult.

Huzoor, Your Honor.

Jemadar, Head constable.