noun
dak
Dak (noun) means a postal system in which relays of horses stationed along a route carried mail and passengers.
noun
1
A postal system in which relays of horses stationed along a route carried mail and passengers.
2
Short for dak bungalow.
"Gaining the dak, they were joined on the veranda by four tight-lipped men."
— F.J. Thwaites (1936)
3
A trip made using the dak postal relay system.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani डाक / ڈاک (ḍāk).
Synonyms
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palas
dhak
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dak?
"dak" (noun) means a postal system in which relays of horses stationed along a route carried mail and passengers.
What is another word for dak?
Other words for "dak" include palas, dhak.
What are the different meanings of dak?
"dak" has 3 main meanings: 1. A postal system in which relays of horses stationed along a route carried mail and passengers; 2. Short for dak bungalow; 3. A trip made using the dak postal relay system.
