| 释义 |
‖ ˈrahdar Anglo-Ind.
[Urdū (Pers.) rāhdār, f. rāh road.]
a. a road-keeper, toll-gatherer.
†b. erron. = rahdaree a. Obs.
1623St. Papers, Colon. 1622–4, 178 The rahdars or duties at Daita, &c., shall be remitted. 1753Hanway Trav. (1762) II. xv. ii. 412 The rahdars were ordered to examine passports. 1764Ann. Reg. 188 To all governors, officers,..rahdars..in the provinces of Bengal.
Hence † ˈrahdarage (in 7 rhadorage) = rahdaree a. Obs.
1698Fryer Acc. E. India & P. 222 Safe Travelling..for which Rhadorage, or high Imposts, are allowed by the Merchants. |