jugaad
n.— «If one drives out of Delhi in any direction one is likely to encounter these hybrid vehicles within an hour. Known as “Jugaads,” which means roughly to provide or arrange, they have become a mainstay of rural transportation.» —“India’s ‘Informal’ Car” by Barun S. Mitra Asian Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 1995. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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The archaic English word ruelle means “the space between a bed and the wall.” It’s adapted from French ruelle meaning “a small alley or lane.” This is part of a complete episode.
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