noun
- plural of hamaul; porters or laborers, especially in South Asia, who carry heavy loads or perform manual work
Usage: chiefly historical or regional; used in Indian English and colonial contexts
Examples
- The hamauls carried supplies up the mountain path.
- In colonial India, hamauls were essential for transporting goods through the bazaar.
- The expedition hired several hamauls to manage the baggage.
- Hamauls worked long hours for modest wages in the trading posts.