Chauth: 1 definition
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Chauth means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Chauth has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cautha.
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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChauth in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) the fourth day of the lunar fortnight; a cess (levied by the Marathas on other neighbouring states); -[ka camda] lit. the moon of the fourth—an object to be shunned (as it is said to result in slanderous accusations being levelled against one who happens to see it)..—chauth (चौथ) is alternatively transliterated as Cautha.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cautakirikkutirai, Cautay-pulvari, Cautayam, Cautayikam, Cautti, Cauttiramani, Cauttiran, Cauttirantikam, Cauttirantikan, Cauttu, Chautha, Chauthai, Chauthi.
Full-text: Cautha.
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