| 释义 |
pan·dy
I. \ˈpandi\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: probably from Latin pande hold out, extend (the hand), imperative singular of pandere to spread, unfold — more at fathom
dialect Britain : a blow on the hand usually with a cane or stick
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
dialect Britain : to strike (a person) a pandy
III. \ˈpandē\ noun
(-es)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Bengali & Hindi pā̃ṛe, one of a subcaste of Brahmans, from Sanskrit paṇḍita pandit; from their enlisting in the Bengal Army
: a mutineer in the Sepoy mutiny |