dak

or dauk, dawk!!!

[ dawk, dahk ]

noun
  1. transportation by relays of people or horses, especially in the East Indies.

  2. mail delivered by such transportation.

Origin of dak

1
First recorded in 1820–30, dak is from the Hindi word ḍāk

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Other definitions for Dak. (2 of 2)

Dak.

abbreviation
  1. Dakota.

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British Dictionary definitions for dak (1 of 2)

dak

dawk (dɔːk)

/ (dɑːk) /


noun(formerly, in India)
    • a system of mail delivery or passenger transport by relays of bearers or horses stationed at intervals along a route

    • (as modifier): dak bearers

Origin of dak

1
C18: from Hindi dāk, from Sanskrit drāk quickly

British Dictionary definitions for Dak. (2 of 2)

Dak.

abbreviation for
  1. Dakota

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