"curnum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: curnums [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Telugu కరణము (karaṇamu). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|te|కరణము}} Borrowed from Telugu కరణము (karaṇamu) Head templates: {{en-noun}} curnum (plural curnums)
  1. (India, obsolete) A village accountant or town clerk. Tags: India, obsolete Synonyms: kurnum Related terms: conicopoly
    Sense id: en-curnum-en-noun-KMd8o0nW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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