"woordie major" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: woordie majors [plural]
Etymology: Uncertain. Yule states: "Both the rationale of the compound title, and the etymology of wardī, are obscure. Platts gives Hind. wardī or urdī, 'uniform of a soldier, badge or dress of office,' as the first part of the compound, with a questionable Skt. etymology, viruda, 'crying, proclaiming, a panegyric.' But there is also Ar. wird, 'a flight of birds,' and then also 'a troop or squadron,' which is perhaps as probable. Others, again, as many military titles have come from S. India, connect it with Can. varadi, 'news, an order.'" Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-noun|head=woordie major}} woordie major (plural woordie majors)
  1. (India, military, obsolete) A native adjutant in regiments of Indian irregular cavalry. Tags: India, obsolete Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: wurdee major
    Sense id: en-woordie_major-en-noun-WXqXzeVc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English Topics: government, military, politics, war

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