vakeel

American  

[vuh-keel] / vəˈkil /

Or vakil

noun

Indian English.

1. a lawyer, agent, or representative.

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Etymology

Origin of vakeel

First recorded in 1615–25; from Hindi vakēl, from Arabic wakīl

Example Sentences

Richarn and Sali both shouted to them to "burry;" and the vakeel arriving at this moment and seeing how matters stood, himself assisted, and urged the men to obey.

From The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile by Baker, Samuel White, Sir

Upon his vakeel approaching to capture the fellow, most of the men laid down their guns and, seizing sticks, rushed to his rescue.

From Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Attempts to break up the mission seminary failed, because neither scholars nor parents would obey the mandate of the vakeel to withdraw from connection with the missionaries.

From History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume I. by Anderson, Rufus

After some days, the absconded guide, Rabonga, appeared with a number of men, but without either my vakeel or Yaseen.

From The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile by Baker, Samuel White, Sir

The vakeel of Chenooda, one Mahommed Her, was in constant communication with my men, which tended to confirm the reports I had heard from the boy Saat.

From The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile by Baker, Samuel White, Sir