I. ˈpandi noun
( -es )
Etymology: probably from Latin pande hold out, extend (the hand), imperative singular of pandere to spread, unfold — more at fathom
dialect Britain : a blow on the hand usually with a cane or stick
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
dialect Britain : to strike (a person) a pandy
III. ˈpandē noun
( -es )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Bengali & Hindi pā̃ṛe, one of a subcaste of Brahmans, from Sanskrit paṇḍita pandit; from their enlisting in the Bengal Army
: a mutineer in the Sepoy mutiny