Definition of "lathi" [lathi]

• A martial art based on stick fighting originally practiced in India. (noun)

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• "While off-duty, everyone should carry some sort of an implement, at least a 'lathi' or a dagger if they are out of home."
• "Our Company's boundary line in some way conflicted with theirs, and a dispute arose which soon developed into a series of, first, most comical mix-ups, and afterwards into desperate "lathi" fights."
• "'lathi' (baton) charge and use of teargas, 'the official said."