Dakoits

/dəˈkɔɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of dakoit; multiple armed robbers or members of bandit groups.

Etymology

Plural of 'dakoit' using the English '-s' ending, even though the word came from Hindi.

Kelly Says

You can say either 'dakoits' or 'dakoities' in English—this shows how English speakers adapted Hindi words in different ways, creating variation in the language!

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