Jan or Jan guru. A witch finder. When a man is ill the Jan is consulted as to what witch is responsible. The Jan usually divines by gazing at an oiled leaf.
Jahirthan. The group of sacred trees left in each village for the accommodation of the spirits of the forest when the jungle is cleared.
Jai tuk. A bullock given to a woman at her marriage.
Jhalka. A boastful man.
Jogi or Jugi. A religious ascetic, a mendicant.
Lota. A small brass water pot.
Lakh. One hundred thousand.
Mahadeo. The great god, i.e. Siva.
Mahajan. A moneylender.
Mahuli. A tribe akin to the Santals, basket makers by profession.