"lootie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: looties [plural]
Etymology: From a derivation of Hindi लूटना (lūṭnā, “to loot”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|लूटना||to loot}} Hindi लूटना (lūṭnā, “to loot”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} lootie (plural looties)
  1. (India, chiefly in the plural) An irregular soldier whose main object was plunder; a marauder. Tags: India, in-plural Synonyms: looty
    Sense id: en-lootie-en-noun-GcD8f3e2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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