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Definition of palankeen

palankeen
Palanquin Pal`an*quin", n. [F. palanquin, Pg. palanquim, Javan. palangki, OJavan. palangkan, through Prakrit fr. Skr. parya?ka, palya?ka, bed, couch; pari around (akin to E. pref. peri-) + a?ka a hook, flank, probably akin to E. angle fishing tackle. Cf. Palkee.] An inclosed carriage or litter, commonly about eight feet long, four feet wide, and four feet high, borne on the shoulders of men by means of two projecting poles, -- used in India, China, etc., for the conveyance of a single person from place to place. [Written also palankeen.]

Meaning of palankeen from wikipedia

- The litter is a class of wheelless vehicles, a type of human-powered transport, for the transport of people. Smaller litters may take the form of open...
- India, valued at eight shillings. Palaiyam: Alternate spelling of Pollam. Palankeen, Palanquin: A litter in which gentleman in India recline, and are carried...
- who was formerly allowed the privileges of having a fort, riding in a palankeen, and retaining 100 armed attendants, which he is too reduced to support...
- Idaiyar caste in Tamil Nadu. According to Srinivasa Aiyangar “The Siviyar (palankeen bearers) and the Agattu-Charna sub-division of the Tamil ldaiyan caste...
- Religious Service South Chungcheong Folklore Cultural Property No. 14 Palankeen of King Sejo South Chungcheong Cultural Property No. 62 Cheongwangmun...