palki

American  

[pahl-kee] / ˈpɑl ki /

Or palkee

noun

Indian English.

1. a palanquin; sedan chair.

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Etymology

Origin of palki

First recorded in 1670–80, palki is from the Hindi word pālkī

Example Sentences

The men carrying the palki could not go quickly, but they were more than a mile distant, and the Guides' horses were so done up that they were incapable of more than a canter.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

Obviously the whole party, with the palki, could not advance openly across the bare plain.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

It so happened that their way lay past the tank in which the girl had been sacrificed, and the bridegroom, from his palki, saw the Upel flower in the centre.

From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.

The party came to the outskirts of the weaver’s village; the palki bearers were sent away; and the princess, who asked where her husband’s palace was, was made to walk on foot.

From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari

The elephant, which was richly caparisoned, was intended for the prince; the palki the framework of which was silver and was gaudily adorned, was meant for the princess; and the horse for the minister’s son.

From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari