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DEAN MAHOMET.
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Pagoda--an Indian coin worth 7s. 8d. ſterling
Palanquin--a kind of canopy bed for travelling
Parſees-Worſhippers of fire
Patamar---a Meſſenger or Poſt
Peons--Foot ſoldiers armed with a broad ſword
Pergannahs---Villages
Perwannah---a letter, order, or command
Pettah--the town ſurrounding an Indian Fort
Podor---a Money Changer
Polygar---the Lord of a Diſtrict
Ponſways---Guard-boats
Pettahs---Grants
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