shanbogue

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Etymology[edit]

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Particularly: “s. Canar. shāna- or sāna-bhoga; shanāya, 'allowance of grain paid to the village accountant'; Sanskrit bhoga, 'enjoyment'.”

Noun[edit]

shanbogue (plural shanbogues)

  1. (India, historical) A village clerk or accountant.

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