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.]
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