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sepoy
(encz) | sepoy,voják n: sloužící v armádě cizího dobyvatele, zejména pak Ind
sloužící pod britským velením v Indii web |
Sepoy
(gcide) | Sepoy \Se"poy\, n. [Per. sip[=a]h[imac], fr. sip[=a]h an army.
Cf. Spahi.]
A native of India employed as a soldier in the service of a
European power, esp. of Great Britain; an Oriental soldier
disciplined in the European manner.
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Sepoy
(gcide) | Sepoy \Se"poy\, n. [Per. sip[=a]h[imac], fr. sip[=a]h an army.
Cf. Spahi.]
A native of India employed as a soldier in the service of a
European power, esp. of Great Britain; an Oriental soldier
disciplined in the European manner.
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sepoy mutiny
(wn) | Sepoy Mutiny
n 1: discontent with British administration in India led to
numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down
after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at
Lucknow) [syn: Indian Mutiny, Sepoy Mutiny] |
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