dak

Definitions

1. A diminutive of the male given name Dakota.
   countable, uncountable
2. A post system by means of transport relays of horses stationed at intervals along a route or network, carrying mail and passengers.
   South-Asia
3. A dak bungalow.
   South-Asia
4. A journey using the dak system.
   South-Asia, obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“He prided himself on looking neat even when he was riding dâks.”

“Gaining the dak, they were joined on the veranda by four tight-lipped men.”

““What are you going to do?” said the woman, between her sobs. “Do! Nothing. What should I do? Kill⟳ Kurrell or send⟳ you Home, or apply⟳ for leave⟳ to get⟳ a divorce? It's two days' dâk into Narkarra.””

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