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Definition of Topee
1. Noun. A lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun.
Definition of Topee
1. Noun. A pith helmet ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Topee
1. topi [n -S] - See also: topi
Lexicographical Neighbors of Topee
Literary usage of Topee
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1860)
"It is of the pursuits after Tantia topee, subsequent to the capture of Gwalior,
... Tantia topee and his followers, on the contrary, had nothing to do with ..."
2. The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China by George Dodd (1859)
"... topee. « 23. East India Company's objections to Bill No. 3. » 24. India Bill
read second time in Commons. a 29. Mr Manson murdered by Rajah of ..."
3. Historic Incidents and Life in India by Caleb Wright, J. A. Brainerd (1863)
"The chief interest of the war at this time seemed to centre in the movements of
Tantia topee. After :i wearisome pursuit, he was overtaken on the 25th of ..."
4. The Sepoy Revolt: A Critical Narrative by James John McLeod Innes, McLeod Innes (1897)
"On the Ranee of Jhansi and Tantia topee arriving at ... Tantia topee was appointed
to the command and led the bulk of the force back some forty miles to ..."
5. Wanderings in India: And Other Sketches of Life in Hindostan by John Lang (1861)
"The name of " Tantia topee," so a native gentleman in India informs me, was an
assumed one; and I will, therefore, speak of the hero as " Bonnie," whom I ..."
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