lathi

English

/lʌˈtiː/

noun
Definitions
  • (India) A heavy stick or club, usually used by policemen.
  • (uncountable) A martial art based on stick fighting originally practiced in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi लाठी.

Origin

Hindi

लाठी

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