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Sikh [siːk] n (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) a member of an Indian religion that separated from Hinduism and was founded in the 16th century, that teaches monotheism and that has the Granth as its chief religious document, rejecting the authority of the Vedas adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) of or relating to the Sikhs or their religious beliefs and customs [from Hindi, literally: disciple, from Sanskrit śiksati he studies] Sikhism n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Two Sikh troopers were placed under my command, and I was instructed if anything went wrong to fire my musket, when I might rely upon help coming at once from the central guard. The review ended in a glorious chase across the plain - batteries thundering after cavalry to the huge disgust of the White Hussars, and the Tyneside Tail Twisters hunting a Sikh Regiment till the lean, lathy Singhs panted with exhaustion. - which means "with speed" - to introduce embarrassment into an Irish regiment, "already half-mutinous, quartered among Sikh peasantry, all wearing miniatures of His Highness Dhulip Singh, Maharaja of the Punjab, next their hearts, and all eagerly expecting his arrival. |
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