achkan

ach·kan

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Definitions of achkan word

noun achkan a type of man's coat, knee-length or longer and long-sleeved, worn in South Asia, traditionally by the Muslim and Sikh aristocracy of Northern India 3
noun achkan a close-fitting, high-necked coat, slightly flared below the waist and reaching almost to the knee, worn by men in India. 1
noun achkan A man's knee-length jacket worn in parts of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. 0

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15, achkan is from the Hindi word ackan

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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