n one of the lowest castes amongst Hindus (usu. entrusted with the burn ing of the dead or execution of crimi nals); a member of this caste; (fig.) a ferocious or merciless man.
n one of the lowest castes amongst Hindus (usu. entrusted with the burn ing of the dead or execution of crimi nals); a member of this caste; (fig.) a ferocious or merciless man.