Key. See Quay.
KEYSERLICKS, or imperialists, the Austrian troops are frequently called so. The term was indeed common among the British soldiers, when they did duty together, and invaded France in 1794. It is derived from keyser, from Caesar, which in German, signifies emperor.
KHAN, Ind. signifies lord or chieftain. This title was given by the king of Delhi, for which it is supposed, the person maintained 250 horse soldiers, which he commanded and disciplined for the king’s service.
KHEET, Ind. a fortified city, which is four coss or eight English miles in length and breadth, and not so much as eight coss.
KHODA, Ind. God.
KHODADAUD SIRCAR, Ind. That is the government or ruler blessed or beloved of God; it was a title assumed by Tippo Sultaun, the sovereign of the kingdom of Mysore, who fell in defence of his capital, Serungputtun, or Seringapatam, when it was stormed, May the 4th, 1799, by the British forces under the command of lieutenant general Harris.
KID. This appellation was formerly given to any person that was trepanned by kidnappers.
KIDNAPPER, a man who by improper means decoys the unwary into the army or navy.
KIEU, the Indian term for any bridge under which water flows.
KILLA, Ind. a castle, fort, or fortress.