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  • noun Plural form of havildar.

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Examples

  • I forged ahead, and when I came on the Delhi road at last, what did I see but two companies of sepoys tramping along under the moon, in fair order, singing and chanting as they went, with their muskets slung and the havildars calling the step.

    Fiancée 2010

  • Children should be taught about the Indian divisions in the WWI trenches, even more so the gallant havildars and sepoys of Victorian Empire.

    It's That Time Of Year ... Laban 2006

  • The second batch — from Lohardaga and Simdega districts and undergoing training at present — comprises sub-inspectors, havildars and constables.

    Ready for rebel combat with army tips Abhay N 2006

  • Deputy Inspector General of Police Anil Palta said an assistant sub-inspector, two havildars and 11 jawans of the Special Task Force were killed in the blast this afternoon in Kanchkir village, about 50 km from Bokaro.

    Maoists retaliate against increased police brutality and repression - 14 dead Abhay N 2006

  • The second batch — from Lohardaga and Simdega districts and undergoing training at present — comprises sub-inspectors, havildars and constables.

    Archive 2006-11-01 Abhay N 2006

  • Macgillicuddy did not make his appearance when I reviewed my little force, and the three havildars were likewise absent: this did not surprise me, as I had told them not to leave their prisoner; but desirous to speak with the lieutenant, I despatched a messenger to him, and ordered him to appear immediately.

    Burlesques 2006

  • Deputy Inspector General of Police Anil Palta said an assistant sub-inspector, two havildars and 11 jawans of the Special Task Force were killed in the blast this afternoon in Kanchkir village, about 50 km from Bokaro.

    Archive 2006-12-01 Abhay N 2006

  • I forged ahead, and when I came on the Delhi road at last, what did I see but two companies of sepoys tramping along under the moon, in fair order, singing and chanting as they went, with their muskets slung and the havildars calling the step.

    Flashman In The Great Game Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1975

  • I forged ahead, and when I came on the Delhi road at last, what did I see but two companies of sepoys tramping along under the moon, in fair order, singing and chanting as they went, with their muskets slung and the havildars calling the step.

    Flashman In The Great Game Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1975

  • Then all the rest of the men, havildars no whit behind the rest, swooped down on the camp-fires, and presently the smell of toasting corn began to rise, until my mouth watered and my belly yearned.

    Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders Talbot Mundy 1909

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