m (Guarda. Port. The word, however, is found in the oldest records, and is not viewed as foreign.) A soldier, an infantry-soldier, esp. a soldier employed about the person of the Peshwa or of other Raja; a guardsman or guard. More frequently understood of Musalmans and Pardeshis so employed. Also spelled
m (Guardá. Port. The word, however, is found in the oldest records, and is not viewed as foreign.) A soldier, an infantry-soldier, esp. a soldier employed about the person of the Peshwá or of other Rájá; a guardsman or guard. More frequently understood of Musalmans and PardeshÃs so employed. Also spelled