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‖ ˈrahdaree
In 7 rattar(r)ee, 9 rahdarry.
[Urdū (Pers.), f. rahdar.]
a. A transit-duty, toll; a tax paid to secure safety in travelling. Also attrib.
b. = rahdar a.
1685Hedges Diary 15 Dec. I. 213 Here we were forced to compound with the Rattaree-men, for the Dutys on our goods. 1686Ibid. 13 Feb. I. 218 Here we paid Rattarree. 1804Wellington in Gurw. Disp. (1844) II. 1182 A rahdarry will go to you this day for the convoy. |