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GLOSSARY OF HINDU WORDS.

Brahmo Somaj.   The church of the Theistic sect or Brahmos.

Dada Babu.   Elder brother.

Dahuk.   A bird of the Crane species.

Didi.   Elder sister.

Duftur Khana.   Accountant's office.

Durga.   A Hindu goddess.

Darwan.   A doorkeeper.

Ghāt.   Landing steps to a river or tank.

Ghi.   Clarified butter.

Gomashta.   Factor or agent; a rent-collector.

Grihini.   The house-mistress.

Ganga.   The river Ganges.

Joisto.   The Hindu month corresponding to May—June.

Kabiraj.   A Hindu physician.

Kacheri.   Courthouse, or Revenue-office.

Kayasta.   The writer caste.

Khansamah.   A Mahommedan butler.

Korta.   The master of the house.