Meaning of firangi | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of firangi.
   alt-of, alternative
2. A foreigner, especially a British or a white person.
   British, India, South-Asia

Examples

“Prem, who knew him slightly from Dehra Dun (where Dhillon had been his junior), remembers Dhillon cheerfully telling everyone that the firangi were glad to have⟳ Indians patrolling their wire. This Prem doubted.”

“Then Kashibayi cleared her throat and told him, "Maharaj, our Babasaheb Sarkar was a very patriotic king who fought against the firangi fellows. He was betrayed by his own⟳ people who were shamelessly treacherous."”

“The neighbouring men had all come⟳ to see⟳ the firangi, the foreign woman, [...]”

“‘There is no higher feature this side of the river than your house. You could be the first to notice⟳ the Firangi army when it nears Kalinadi.’”

“We watched the Firangi as they struggled through the pass⟳, their hands frozen and fingers unable to load⟳ their heavy muskets.”

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