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kotwal
or cot·wal
[ koht-wahl ]
noun
, Indian English.
- an Indian police officer.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kotwal1
First recorded in 1575–85, kotwal is from the Hindi word koṭwāl
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Example Sentences
The Kotwal had a stable with lock and key at his service, and would put a watchman over the door all night.
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Up ere dawn, and everything made ready for a start, the kotwal very busy, lending a helping hand.
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I desired the kotwal to pardon them; but they are sure to be forced to give up the rupee.
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The old kotwal, a most obliging old fellow, welcomed me warmly, mindful of former backsheesh.
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He took the messenger back into Delhi, the man believing that he would be handed over to the Kotwal for hanging.
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