langar

/ ˈlʌnɡaː /

noun

1. Sikhism
   1. the dining hall in a gurdwara
   2. the food served, given to all regardless of caste or religion as a gesture of equality

Word History and Origins

Origin of langar¹

Punjabi

Example Sentences

Langar Khn was sent off to Malik Hast at once when we dismounted.

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With it came also Langar Khn up from Bhra on matters of business.

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He died on the 5th of August 1799, and was buried in his family vault at Langar.

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So, poor old Mrs. Barratt at Langar could conceive no longer time than a hundred years.

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By ridge and valley, driving horses and sheep before us, we went to Tmr Begs Langar and there dismounted.

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