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Meaning of "dacoit" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DACOIT

From Hindi dakait, from dākā robbery.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DACOIT

dacoit  [dəˈkɔɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DACOIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dacoit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DACOIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dacoity

Dacoity is a term used for "banditry" in Hindi, Kannada and Urdu. The spelling is the anglicized version of the Hindi word and as a colloquial Anglo-Indian word with this meaning, it appears in the Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases. Banditry is criminal activity involving robbery by groups of armed bandits. The East India Company established the Thuggee and Dacoity Department in 1830, and the Thuggee and Dacoity Suppression Acts, 1836–1848 were enacted in British India under East India Company rule. Areas with ravines or forests, such as Chambal and Chilapata Forests, were once known for dacoits.

Definition of dacoit in the English dictionary

The definition of dacoit in the dictionary is a member of a gang of armed robbers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DACOIT


adroit
əˈdrɔɪt
coit
kɔɪt
Detroit
dɪˈtrɔɪt
doit
dɔɪt
droit
drɔɪt
duit
dɔɪt
exploit
ˈɛksplɔɪt
introit
ˈɪntrɔɪt
maladroit
ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt
Massasoit
ˈmæsəˌsɔɪt
Nelspruit
ˈnɛlsˌprɔɪt
nooit
nɔɪt
overexploit
ˌəʊvərɪksˈplɔɪt
quoit
kɔɪt
schuit
skɔɪt
schuyt
skɔɪt
stoit
stɔɪt
toit
tɔɪt
trekschuit
ˈtrekˌskɔɪt
underexploit
ˌʌndərɪkˈsplɔɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DACOIT

dace
dacha
Dachau
dachshund
Dacia
Dacian
dacite
dack
dacker
dacks
dacoitage
dacoities
dacoity
dacquoise
Dacron
dactyl
dactylar
dactylic
dactylically
dactyliography

WORDS THAT END LIKE DACOIT

a bit
benefit
bit
circuit
credit
cut it
Dieu et mon droit
dit
edit
exclusive OR circuit
exit
fit
for it
fruit
get it
go to it
have had it
hit
I have it
in the shit

Synonyms and antonyms of dacoit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dacoit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DACOIT

Find out the translation of dacoit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dacoit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dacoit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

dacoit
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dacoit
570 millions of speakers

English

dacoit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डकैत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

dacoit
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бандит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dacoit
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দসু্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dacoit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dacoit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dacoit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

dacoit
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

dacoit
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dacoit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dacoit
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வழிப்பறிக்காரனாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डाकू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dacoit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dacoit
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dacoit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бандит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dacoit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ληστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dacoit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dacoit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dacoit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dacoit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DACOIT»

The term «dacoit» is regularly used and occupies the 92.667 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DACOIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dacoit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DACOIT»

Discover the use of dacoit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dacoit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Reports of Cases Determined in the Court of Nizamut Adawlut ...
2, was found in the dacoit boat, confessed fully in the mofussil and foujdary, and before me allowed that he was in the dacoit boat. Prisoner, Nos. 6 and 9, in the same way confess as to their share of plundered property. This leaves Nos.
Bengal (India). Sadr nizāmat 'adālat, J. Carrau, 1854
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Stories Of The Buddha
It was the name of a dacoit, who was probably a most dreaded dacoit people had ever heard of. He would kill the travellers and chop off their fingers and thread them to make the necklace of fingers that he always wore around his neck. Hence ...
Anita Khanna, 2001
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Mumbai Fables
The dacoit brings up the orphan but treats him no better than a stray dog. He is even called a dog and forced to accompany the dacoit on his criminal forays. The boy simmers with revulsion as he witnesses Halkan's bloody actions. His disgust  ...
Gyan Prakash, 2010
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Sparkling Moments (An Autobiography)
That was the time when ornaments were kept in the main room of my elder brother Shri B.K. Bagchi. I used to give him company and sleep in the same room . One day a dacoit came. Finding my brother asleep, he was hesitating about his next ...
J. K. Bagchi, 2005
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The Confession of Sultana Daku
Combining swashbuckling adventure with a moving story of human frailty and fortitude, The Confession of Sultana Daku is a grand narrative that is as mesmerizing as it is unsettling.
Sujit Saraf, 2009
6
History of the Third Burmese War, Diary of Events: Period 2 ...
Lieutenant Elliot's engagement with dacoits near— Report on operations near— . . . - Lieutenant Delamain reports an engagement near— Lieutenant Huggin's attack on dacoit reported from— Harassing march of a detachment from Ywathit ...
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India's Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi
See also Muslims Jagaiyyapur (village), 94 Jage (dacoit), 1 2.8, 1 75, 1 79 jagran (Hindi newspaper), 1 60 Jain, Girilal, 2.2.4 Jaipur, 1 8 8 Jalaun, 102., 1 55, 175 James, Jesse, 1 5 1 Jamuna (Yamuna) River, xxii, 3 2., 3 9, s3. 57.67, 73.94.99.
Mala Sen, 1993
8
Directory of Indian film-makers and films
... The [1955, Hin, Aspi) see Daku [Hin, 1955] 17f Dacoit, The [1955, Hin, Dave] see Lutera [Hin, 1955] 81 f Dacoit, The (1959] see Daaka 49f Dacoit, The (1965] see Lutera [Hin, 1965] 152/llb Dacoit (1968] see Bandi Pottu Dongalu 262f Dacoit , ...
Sanjit Narwekar, 1994
9
london society. an illustrated magazine of light and amusing ...
story; master listen. Three four year ago too much blackguard dacoit make steal along dis way. One time they rob sowcar (native banker), Sellemwellall's schroff ( cashier), coming to Jaggareebad of tousands rupee. Baziar-folk plenty laugh ...
10
London Society
story; master listen. Three four year ago too much blackguard dacoit make steal along dis way. One time they rob eowcar (native banker), Sellemwellall's schroff ( cashier), c:ming to Jaggareebad of tousands rupee. Bazaar-folk plenty laugh ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DACOIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dacoit is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Balkharia gang has sophisticated arms'
The cops are checking small medical units and hospitals of the area located on UP and MP border to see whether any injured dacoit is getting ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
PTI to 'welcome' Musharraf: Sarwar
He said that the police smashed Imran alias Mani Dacoit Gang and Hassan alias Hassu Gang. It arrested accused Irfan alias Fani, Maulavi ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
3
Police jeep hit by wanted criminal in Thane
... them,constable hurtTwo cops on night parol attacked in Bopal areaDaredevilry of police constable help police nab a dacoit in Manchar area ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
4
Dacoit held for attacking cops at Malthan station
PUNE: The crime branch of the government railway police (GRP) arrested a dacoit, who was on the run after attacking three constables at the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
5
10 films which created controversy by abusing on screen
Shekhar Kapur brutal biography of India's most notorious dacoit has a few unwatchable scenes of gang-rape, violence and lots of abuses! «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
6
PHOTOS: A magical place where dacoits of Chambal ravines visit …
Even the dacoits believe that one does not completely become a dacoit until he visits this temple. Click on this slide show to know interesting ... «Daily Bhaskar, Jul 15»
7
Balkhadia gang attacks cops, 3 hurt
Police have maintained that gangs of Balkharia and another dacoit Gauri Yadav were involved in extortion from contractors and escaped into ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
Policemen and driver injured in Chitrakoot firing
Confirming the incident, superintendent of police, Chitrakoot, Pawan Kumar said, "Combing operation has been intensified against the dacoit ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
9
When Tihar's imposing walls could not stop Phoolan Devi's killer
Sher Singh Rana, who was convicted for the murder of dacoit-turned-parliamentarian Phoolan Devi, and serial killer Charles Sobhraj were two ... «Hindustan Times, Jun 15»
10
Two dacoits killed by police
After fierce gun-battle, the police managed to kill a wanted dacoit, Abdul Wahab Jagirani, and arrested his two accomplices, Muhabat Bullo and ... «The Express Tribune, Jun 15»

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