sowkar

A sowkar sits at a desk reviewing a ledger.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A banker or moneylender in India: "sowkar" refers to a person, typically of Indian origin, who operates as a banker or moneylender, often in a local or traditional context.
   • A wealthy financier: The term can also denote a prominent figure in financial transactions, especially in rural or historical settings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sowkar lent money to the farmers at a high interest rate. (The wealthy moneylender provided loans to the agricultural workers.)
  • In the village, the sowkar was respected for his financial influence. (The local banker held authority due to his wealth.)

Advanced Usage

• "to deal with a sowkar": to engage in financial transactions with a traditional moneylender.

  • The merchant had to deal with the sowkar to secure funds for his business. (The merchant borrowed money from the local financier.)

• "sowkar's ledger": the account book maintained by such a moneylender.

  • The sowkar's ledger recorded all loans and repayments. (The book detailed financial dealings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sowcar (n): an alternative spelling of "sowkar".

  • The sowcar charged lower interest than the bank. (The moneylender offered competitive rates.)

• Sowkari (adj): relating to the business of a sowkar.

  • The sowkari system dominated the rural economy. (The moneylending practice was widespread.)

Synonyms

• Moneylender: a person who lends money, especially at high interest.
• Banker: a person who manages a bank or financial transactions.
• Financier: a person engaged in managing large amounts of money.

Related Idioms

• A sowkar's word: a promise or agreement made by a moneylender, often considered binding.

  • In the village, a sowkar's word was as good as a contract. (The moneylender’s verbal agreement was trusted.)

• To owe a sowkar: to be in debt to a moneylender.

  • The family owed the sowkar a large sum after the harvest failed. (They were indebted to the financier.)