| 释义 |
‖ amildar|ˈæməldɑː(r)|
[a. Pers. and Urdu ﻋamal-dār, f. Arab. ﻋamal work + Pers. dār holding, holder (a common agential formative).]
A native factor, manager, or agent, in India; esp. a collector of revenue.
1799Wellington in Gurwood Desp. I. 47 Never to pass over any disrespect from the amildars to the officers. 1804― ibid. III. 38, I know the character of..every Mahratta amildar. |