Etymology

lathi

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Today it means: A heavy stick or club, usually used by policemen. Full definition →

Hindi लाठी
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  1. Hindi · borrowed fromलाठी
  2. English todaylathi

Borrowed from Hindi लाठी (lāṭhī).

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