GLOSSARY
Alwan, a woollen sheet used as a wrapper.
Amla, a ministerial officer.
Aswin, the sixth Hindu month, September-October.
Baburchi, a Mahomedan cook.
Bael, the wood-apple.
Bande Mataram, the opening words of a patriotic song, meaning—I offer my obeisance to the Motherland.
Bara Babu, the eldest son; used in connection with a firm or an office, the head ministerial officer.
Benami, assumed name.
Bilati, foreign or English.
Brahmo, a religious sect of advanced ideas who worship one God and do not shut up their women.
Bou Didi, the wife of an elder brother or cousin.
Budmash, a rogue, rascal.
Bundook, a gun.
Bygun, the fruit of the egg plant; the brinjal.
Chapkan, a long flowing coat.
Chelum, a small earthen bowl which is filled with tobacco and lighted with charcoal cakes.
Chota Hazri, the morning tea and toast.
Chowkidar, a police watchman.
Chudder, a sheet for draping the upper portion of the body.
Chuprassi, a peon or orderly.
Cowri, a shell representing the smallest money value.
Cutcherry, a court house or office.
Dai, a maid servant.
