khalsa

[ kahl-suh ]

/ ˌkɑl sə /

noun

a martial fraternity originated in 1699 and remaining as one of the closely knit communities of the Sikhs.

Origin of khalsa

1770–80; < Hindi khālṣa literally, pure ≪ Arabic khāliṣah

Words nearby khalsa

khalifate, khalkha, khalkidhikí, khalkidíki, khalkís, khalsa, khama, khambhat, khamenei, khamsin, khan

Example sentences from the Web for khalsa

The 1699 inauguration of the Khalsa Panth also demonstrates an integration of the spiritual and political.

The Meaning of Vaisakhi, the Biggest Sikh Celebration |Simran Jeet Singh |April 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
I asked a prominent executive who had been a devoted patient of Khalsa's about him.

The Scientology Diet? |Kim Masters |March 18, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
He said he had stopped seeing Khalsa after the doctor became well-known in Hollywood.

The Scientology Diet? |Kim Masters |March 18, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
I emailed Khalsa questions about Alley's business and whether he endorses her products.

The Scientology Diet? |Kim Masters |March 18, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

The battle of Sobraon destroyed the Khalsa army, and humbled the military power of the nation.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. |E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The flight of the Khalsa army was in the direction of the Khoree Pass.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. |E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Out of these discordant elements Runjeet Singh created his famous army of the Khalsa.

India Under British Rule |James Talboys Wheeler
The garrison proved to be entirely composed of irregular auxiliaries to the Khalsa, and they made no show of determination.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. |E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Some took the field at the head of their sons and vassals, zealous only for God and the Khalsa.

India Under British Rule |James Talboys Wheeler

British Dictionary definitions for khalsa

Khalsa

/ (ˈkælsə) /

noun

an order of the Sikh religion, founded (1699) by Guru Gobind Singh. Members vow to wear the five Ks, to eat only ritually killed meat, and to refrain from committing adultery or cutting their hair

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khalsa

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Example sentences from the Web for khalsa

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