bheestie

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English

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Etymology

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From Hindustani भिश्ती (bhiśtī) / بہشتی (bhiśtī, heavenly), from Persian بهشت (behešt, heaven).

Noun

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bheestie (plural bheesties)

  1. (historical, India, Nepal, Pakistan) A water carrier, as to a household or a regiment.

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