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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A throne (royal seat) with a large cushion or pillow at the head. India, obsolete
2. 2
   The pad placed on an elephant's back as a seat for the rider. India, obsolete
3. 3
   A quire of paper. India, obsolete

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi गद्दी (gaddī).

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