Dacoits are armed bandits or robbers, primarily associated with organized criminal groups in South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh. They typically operate in rural areas, engaging in violent acts such as robbery, extortion, and kidnapping. The term is derived from the Hindi word "dacoit," which refers to a gang member involved in such criminal activities. Dacoity, the act of committing robbery as a gang, is a serious offense under the criminal laws of these countries.
There is no standard collective noun for 'dacoits', however, the collective nouns for 'thieves' can be used:a den of dacoitsa skulk of dacoitsOr the collective noun for 'robbers' can be used: a band of dacoits
Chambal river. Chambal ravines are famous for its dacoits.
Phoolan Devi has written: 'I, Phoolan Devi' -- subject(s): Dacoits, Biography
The abstract noun of "dacoit" is "dacoity," which refers to the act of banditry or robbery committed by dacoits.
Chambal river
K. C. Dipesh Kumar has written: 'Causes & consequences of dacoity' -- subject(s): Dacoits, Social conditions, Economic conditions, Robbery
chambal river changes course frequently and the such changes have cut the chambal valley into ever changing gorges, making it difficult for the inhabitants to eke out a livelihood. farming is impossible and dacoits inhabit the area. hence the name
The abstract of a dacoit refers to the essence or main characteristics of a dacoit, which is typically a bandit or armed robber who operates in isolated or lawless areas, targeting travelers and communities for theft and violence. Dacoits are often associated with organized criminal activities and have been a prevalent issue in certain regions of the world.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern ---OIT-. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter O and 5th letter I and 6th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: dacoits dacoity dakoiti dakoits dakoity
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 7 words with the pattern DA---T-. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter D and 2nd letter A and 6th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: dabbity dacoits dacoity dakoiti dakoits dakoity dalgyte
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern ---OITS. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter O and 5th letter I and 6th letter T and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: dacoits dakoits
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern D-COI--. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter D and 3rd letter C and 4th letter O and 5th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: dacoits dacoity