sowcar
Definition
Noun:
- A Hindu banker or moneylender: "sowcar" refers to a person, typically of Indian origin, who operates as a banker or moneylender, especially in historical or rural contexts in India.
Usage Examples
- (A Hindu moneylender who lent money to agricultural workers.)
- (A banker of Indian background who offered financial services.)
Advanced Usage
- "sowcar" in historical records: The term is often used in 19th- and early 20th-century British colonial documents to describe indigenous financiers in India.
- The sowcar system was a key source of credit for rural communities before modern banking. (The traditional moneylending practice.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sowkar (n): An alternative spelling of "sowcar," with the same meaning.
- The sowkar charged high interest rates on loans. (The moneylender applied steep fees.)
Synonyms
- Moneylender: a person who lends money, typically at interest.
- Banker: a person engaged in banking or financial transactions.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated with "sowcar." The term is specific to a regional financial role and does not appear in general English idioms.