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词汇 pattawalla
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Definition of pattawalla in English:

pattawalla

noun ˈpatəˌwɒləˈpʌtəˌwɒlə
  • In India: a servant who wears a belt as a badge of office; (more generally) a messenger or servant attached to an office or business.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Aurelia Cary (1803–1858). From Marathi paṭṭe-vālā, paṭṭā-vālā messenger (lit. ‘wearing a belt and badge of office’) from paṭṭā belt (from Sanskrit paṭṭaka band) + vālā.

Definition of pattawalla in US English:

pattawalla

noun
  • In India: a servant who wears a belt as a badge of office; (more generally) a messenger or servant attached to an office or business.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Aurelia Cary (1803–1858). From Marathi paṭṭe-vālā, paṭṭā-vālā messenger (lit. ‘wearing a belt and badge of office’) from paṭṭā belt (from Sanskrit paṭṭaka band) + vālā.

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