dacoit

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A bandit or armed robber, especially in former parts of British India.

   • If any village failed in its tribute U Po Kyin took punitive measures—gangs of dacoits attacked the village, leading villagers were arrested on false charges, and so forth—and it was never long before the amount was paid up.
   • The history of northern India is studded with the names of notorious outlaw dacoits who roam the hills in the name of Kali, robbing the rich, comforting the poor, and in general spreading terror and rough justice.
2. 2

   To commit armed robbery.

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