Glossary
Abhimanchkul.—A section of Komti in Chānda. They abstain from using a preparation of lead which is generally ground to powder and applied to wounds.
Abhīra.—An immigrant nomad tribe from which the modern Ahīr caste is believed to have originated. A division of Marātha and Gujarāti Brāhmans, so called because they are priests of the Abhīras or the modern Ahīrs.
Abdhūt.—Name for a religious mendicant. Applied to Gosains, q.v.
Achārya, Achāraj.—(Superintendent of ceremonies.) Title of the heads of the Swāmi-Nārāyan sect. A surname of Adi Gaur Brāhmans in Saugor.
Adhia.—(Half.) A subcaste of Telis considered to be illegitimate in Betūl.
Adhaighar, Arhaighar.—(2½ houses.) A subdivision of Sāraswat Brāhmans.
Adhāli.—A name given to Malyārs by outsiders.
Adigaur.—A subdivision of Brāhman, probably a branch of the Gaur Brāhmans, though in Saugor they are considered to be Kanaujias.
Adkandh, Adikandh.—(Superior Khonds.) A subcaste of Khonds, being the most Hinduised section of this tribe. A title of Khond.