'Jamadar' definitions:

Definition of 'Jamadar'

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  • Jamadar \Jam"a*dar\, n. Same as Jemidar. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'jamadar'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]