dhurna

dhar·na

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Definition of dhurna word

noun dhurna (in India) the practice of exacting justice or compliance with a just demand by sitting and fasting at the doorstep of an offender until death or until the demand is granted. 1

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Hindi: placing

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