An alternative spelling of dhoti or dhooti, the traditional South Asian garment wrapped around the lower body.
Variant spelling of dhoti/dhooti from Hindi धोती (dhoti). The '-ee' ending reflects an attempt to represent the long 'ee' sound in the Hindi pronunciation.
The 'ee' spelling variant actually represents English speakers trying to capture the actual sound of the Hindi word—it's phonetically more accurate than just 'dhoti'! These spelling variations are clues to how English ears heard and interpreted Indian language.
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