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Palanquin
Definition of palanquin in india and the east a covered litter for one passenger consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or s.
Palanquin. A palanquin is a covered litter usually for one passenger. It is carried by an even number of bearers between two and eight but most commonly four on their. History and etymology for palanquin. Portuguese palanquim from malay or javanese pelangki of indo aryan origin.
Akin to bengali palaka bed. Palanquin definition formerly in india and other eastern countries a passenger conveyance usually for one person consisting of a covered or boxlike litter. Palanquin palen ken palen kwin also palankeen palen ken n. A covered litter carried on poles on the shoulders of multiple bearers.
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