01 n. A Hindu trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.
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A Hindu trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.
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A man's loose gown, like that worn by the Banians.
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Phrases & compounds
Banian days —
days in which the sailors have no flesh meat served out to them. This use seems to be borrowed from the Banians or Banya race, who eat no flesh.