Lexicographical Neighbors of Bheesties
Literary usage of Bheesties
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Defence of Lucknow: A Diary, Recording the Daily Events During the Siege by Thomas Fourness Wilson (1858)
"Several servants and six bheesties of the 32nd deserted last night. At night,
advantage taken of the dark to repair as much as possible the damage done ..."
2. The Land of Idols: Or, Talks with Young People about India by John J. Pool (1894)
"SIGHT that is snre to attract the attention of a stranger in India is that of
the bheesties or water-carriers, who are to be seen at certain hours of the ..."
3. History of the Madras Army by William John Wilson (1883)
"Full batta and rations were also granted to the native troops and followers.
bheesties for Foreign Service. Hutting money. Pioneer*. Ramnad local Battalion. ..."
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