Banian

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun The Indian ·fig. ·see Banyan.

II. Banian ·noun A man's loose gown, like that worn by the Banians.

III. Banian ·noun A Hindoo trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.

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