The Hindi roots of the word 'dhoti'

'Dhoti' is a word borrowed from Hindi 'dhoti'. The word entered the English language some time around 1612.

dhoti [noun] [1612]

A loincloth worn by men in some parts of India

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Etymology: Hindi & Urdu 'dhotī'

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