Gaekwar

/ ˈɡaɪkwɑː /

noun

1. history the title of the ruler of the former native state of Baroda in India

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gaekwar¹

C19: from Marathi Gaekvād, literally: Guardian of the Cows, from Sanskrit gauh cow + -vad guardian

Example Sentences

“After that,” said Padna, “he set sail for Persia, and called upon His Majesty the Gaekwar.”

From Project Gutenberg

“So the Gaekwar came down-stairs in his nightshirt, and when he opened the door to let Matty in, he ses, as he frothed from the mouth with the sheer dint of passion: ‘Who, in the name of all the conger eels that are sold as salmon, are you, to bring a decent man from his bed at this hour of the night?’

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“So Matty drew his chair to the fire, and when the Gaekwar returned, dressed in his new suit and clean collar, Matty ses: ‘How is herself and the children?’

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And now might I ask how is your wife and family, and what made you take it into your head to commit suicide?’ ses the Gaekwar.

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The present style of the ruler is Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda.

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