Gadi

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cushioned throne used by Indian princes. India
  2. 2
    The office or position of a monarch; throne. India, figuratively

    "I have thought we were friends and should still love to think so. However what has happened since August 9 last makes me wonder whether you still regard me as a friend. I have perhaps not come in such close touch with any other occupant of your gadi as with you."

Example

More examples

"I have thought we were friends and should still love to think so. However what has happened since August 9 last makes me wonder whether you still regard me as a friend. I have perhaps not come in such close touch with any other occupant of your gadi as with you."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi गद्दी (gaddī).

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