"bullumteer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bullumteers [plural]
Etymology: From volunteer, as pronounced by sepoys. Head templates: {{en-noun}} bullumteer (plural bullumteers)
  1. (India, military, slang, obsolete) A volunteer of certain regiments of the old Bengal Army. Tags: India, obsolete, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-bullumteer-en-noun-Cw9xc3V6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English Topics: government, military, politics, war

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