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Ditch

(Anglo-Indian, slang, derogatory, obsolete) The city of Calcutta.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Anglo-Indian, slang, derogatory, obsolete) The city of Calcutta.

Origin: In reference to the Maratha Ditch. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·May 2, 2026

The city of Calcutta.

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