Chappaul

/tʃəˈpaʊl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of chappal; a simple leather sandal or slipper typical of South Asia.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of chappal, reflecting different transliteration choices from Hindi/Urdu to English. Both spellings are found in colonial-era texts.

Kelly Says

Colonial-era spelling was inconsistent—the same Hindi word could appear as chappal, chappul, or chappaul depending on which British official was writing and their familiarity with Hindi phonetics.

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