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lathee

lathee is the alternative form of lathi.

Meaning of lathi

Noun

lathi (countable and uncountable, plural lathis)

  1. (India, countable) A heavy stick or club, usually used by policemen.
    • The iron-bound bamboo staves, known as lâtees, with which most disputes among rival zemindars were traditionally settled.1973, JG Farrell, The Siege of Krishnapur
  2. (uncountable) A martial art based on stick fighting originally practiced in India.
    • Lathi shares its basic principles with other martial arts.

Forms of lathee

plurallathees

Questions about lathee

What is lathee the alternative form of?
Lathee is the alternative form of lathi.

Words near lathee in the dictionary

  1. Lathbury
  2. lathe
  3. lathe carrier
  4. lathe carriers
  5. lathed
  6. lathee
  7. lathees
  8. lathekin
  9. lathekins
  10. latheless
  11. lathelike

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