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GLOSSARY OF HINDU WORDS.
Brahmo Somaj. The church of the Theistic sect or Brahmos.
Dada Babu. Elder brother.
Dahuk. A bird of the Crane species.
Didi. Elder sister.
Duftur Khana. Accountant's office.
Durga. A Hindu goddess.
Darwan. A doorkeeper.
Ghāt. Landing steps to a river or tank.
Ghi. Clarified butter.
Gomashta. Factor or agent; a rent-collector.
Grihini. The house-mistress.
Ganga. The river Ganges.
Joisto. The Hindu month corresponding to May—June.
Kabiraj. A Hindu physician.
Kacheri. Courthouse, or Revenue-office.
Kayasta. The writer caste.
Khansamah. A Mahommedan butler.
Korta. The master of the house.
