puttywalla en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hindi [Term?] (literally “one with a belt”); see puttee, wallah.
Meanings
- (India, historical) A messenger or orderly attached to an office, and bearing a belt and brass badge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| puttywallas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| puttywallah | alternative | lexicographic |