A variant spelling of bursattee; Indian soldiers or servants employed by the British military, particularly sepoys in revenue or administrative roles.
From Hindi 'bārsātī' or similar Indian language source, related to administrative or revenue service; became anglicized in colonial Indian English.
During British rule in India, bursati were crucial go-betweens—they knew both English and local languages, translating not just words but entire cultures in colonial administration!
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