"dudhwallah" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dudhwallahs [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi दूधवाला (dūdhvālā, “milkman”). See wallah. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|दूधवाला||milkman}} Hindi दूधवाला (dūdhvālā, “milkman”), {{m|en|wallah}} wallah Head templates: {{en-noun}} dudhwallah (plural dudhwallahs)
  1. (India) A milkman or milkwoman. Tags: India Categories (topical): People Synonyms: dudhwalla, dudh-wallah

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