"dafadar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dafadars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dafadar (plural dafadars)
  1. (India, historical) A sergeant in the Indian infantry during the British Raj. Tags: India, historical Categories (topical): People

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