jemadar

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jemadar - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Jemidar \Jem"i*dar`\ (j[e^]m"[i^]*d[aum]r`), n. [Per. & Hind.
     jama-d[=a]r.]
     The chief or leader of a band or body of persons; esp., in
     the native army of India, an officer of a rank corresponding
     to that of lieutenant in the English army. [Written also
     jemadar, jamadar.]
     [1913 Webster]