Indian Antiquary Vol 40

SR No.: 032532
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Richard Carnac Temple, Devadatta Ramkrishna Bhandarkar
Publisher: Swati Publications
Publication Year: 1984
Total Pages: 388
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 15 MB

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THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY
(SEPTEMBER, 1911.
Dora : a gown worn by women in winter ; it covers the whole body, fitting close under the neck. Küngra S. R., p. 45.
Donahi : a loose rich soil, quite as productive as the Rohi, for being lighter, all agricultural processes, ploughing, levelling and hoeing, are more easily carried on, and from its lightness the land is not so readily encumbered with weeds. Gujranwala S. R., p. 25.
Dotli: a term used in Kullu to describe the grazing grounds round the villages. Rirra is also used. Kangra Gloss.
Dotrl : a young ewe which has not yet lambed-see under bhed. Drabbar: a smooth grassy place or lawo. Drap is a species of grass. Kangra Gloss, Drap: a species of grass. Drrkar: a village official, always a Gaddi by caste, who collected the langokára (q. v.). Dran : see darún.
Duarwala : A menial who goes with the bridegroom, at the time of marriage-fr. duar, door also called putriär. Churah. Mono.: p. 107.
Dabh: a grass (Cynodon dactylon). Karnal S. R., p. 13. Dubbain (8. f.): a great friend of. Dubkia: a diver. Cf. chaikan and dabolia. Karnal 8. R. 1880, p. 159.
DuchAb: a low grass, which remains green all the year round and is eaten by cattle, it has long spreading roots which cover the ground in all directions and are difficult to eradicate. Siria S. R. 1883, p. 14.
Dudharchar opahQ : * tenant-farmer residing in another village. Cl. hal chák, bhatri, and oprá. Kangra S. R. Review, p. 8.
Dudhi: a white beardless wheat. Cf. dudh khani. Ludhiana S. R. 1983, p. 113. Dudh kham: a white boardless wheat. Cf. dudhi. Ludhiana S. R. 1888, p. 113. Dadni: a milk pail. Jullundur S. R., p. 61. Dugar: a sorcerer, see under den. Duhnt: a milk-pot := doerah. Sirmûr cis. Giri Dulha: bridegroom, an, bride, wife.
Dana : A vessel made of pottery, smaller than tha ghara, for dipping water. Cf. thilia and gharia. Karnal S. R. 1880, p. 121.
Dunun: wasan; a garlic. Simla S, R., p 46. Dunggan : the ears of jowar and bdjra. Sirsa S. R. 1883, p. 252. Dupatera : A one-stringed musical instrument. Pångi. (Dopatra). Durri: a fish (Pseudeutropins mitchelli). Karnal S. R., p. 8. Dwar: a door. Sirmûr.
Dwatan, or dehl: the beam on the floor between the door-posts on which the doorslints. Kangra Gloss.
Ehhari: lit. a fly flap; a blue flag on the top of the shrine of the giga pir (the groastest of the snake-kings). Karnal 8. R. 1880, p. 152.
Bk hal kA sajji: a than who has contributed a fall plough. Karnal S. R., p. 112.
Ekar: a sugarcane, which resembles dhaulu (whiter, thicker and rather more easily peeled) only with dark colourel lines, the peel is harder, and there is less juice. Hoshiarpur S. R., p. 79.
Parolta : a small basket for holding grain. Simla S. R., p. 45. Firoht () : a fine. Kangra S. R., p. 63. Fita ohalna: to keep along a hill-side-see under bunh. Gaba: a bnd of the jowdr. Karnal S. R. 1880, p. 187. Gabhir=gambhir : an ulcer, syn, adith. Gad : & mud pillar. Sirsa S. R. 1883, p. 318.