in the East Indies; an attendant, who carries a silver bludgeon in his hand about two or three feet long, and runs before the palanquin. He is inferior to the Chubdar; the propriety of an Indian newaury requiring two Soontaburdars for every Chubdar in the train. The Chubdar proclaims the approach of visitors, &c. He generally carries a large silver staff about five feet long in his hands; and among the Nabobs he proclaims their praises aloud as he runs before their palanquins.