dak

1 of 2

noun

ˈdäk also ˈdȯk

plural -s

1

: transport or post by relays of men and horses

2

: a post station or traveler's rest house located originally on post roads

a dak bungalow

dak

2 of 2

variant spelling of dhak

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hindi dāk

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