The Vocabulary of the Patron

Maalik. Owner, master. The Rekhta dictionary also gives “a title addressed to sovereigns, princes, prime-ministers.”

Anndaataa. The giver of grain. Rekhta translates it as “food-giver, benefactor, supporter, master” and as a “way of addressing a rich or powerful person.”

Sarkaar sarkaar karnaa. To keep saying sarkaar, master. Rekhta defines it in Hindi as flattering too much, saying haan ji, haan ji and following someone around.

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