bukshi

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English

Alternative forms

bukshee

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बख्शी (bakhśī).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbʌkˌʃiː/

Noun

bukshi (plural bukshis)

(historical) The paymaster in native Indian states.

Related terms

baksheesh

Anagrams

bhiksu

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