Bachi

The biwa is played with a kind of plectrum, called bachi, usually made of horn. ❋ Lafcadio Hearn (1877)

Every now and then we hear people say, edesher kichu hobena (this country has no future) or edesh chere palate parle bachi (I will be relieved if I can leave this country). ❋ Unknown (2007)

In this connection we naturally think of the "Chozu-bachi" which may be found before every ❋ Sidney Lewis Gulick (1902)

The kapidgi-bachi who dared to present him with the bowstring was instantly laid dead at his feet by a pistol-shot. ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

A report of what had occurred was immediately drawn up, and, to assist matters still further, Ali sent the kapidgi-bachi a gift of fifty purses, which he accepted without difficulty, and also secured the favour of the ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

Selim immediately, sent to Janina a "kapidgi-bachi," or plenipotentiary, to examine into the case and try the delinquent. ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

During a hunting party he encountered a kapidgi-bachi, or messenger from the sultan, who asked him where he could find the Nazir, to whom he was charged with an important communication. ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

This accursed kapidgi-bachi has come hither bringing certain papers signed with my seal, intending to use them to my discredit, and thus to extort money from me. ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

Is it the kapidgi-bachi? he has no authority here. ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

Meanwhile, Pacho Bey, bent on silently undermining Ali's influence; had established himself as an intermediary for all those who came to demand justice on account of the pacha's exactions, and he contrived that both his own complaints and those of his clients, should penetrate to the ears of the sultan; who, pitying his misfortunes, made him a kapidgi-bachi, as ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

The kapidgi-bachi made a sign of comprehension, and directed his course towards Drama; while Ismail, fearing that the Nazir, who had only known him a short time, would sacrifice him with the usual Turkish indifference, fled in the opposite direction. ❋ Alexandre Dumas P��re (1836)

The capidji bachi, having performed his duty, withdrew. ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

The capidji bachi produced another firman, and presented it to Mustapha. ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

And the capidji bachi produced a silken bowstring, and at the same time he handed the fatal scroll to the pacha. ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

Then the remainder of the troupe joyously prance on to the stage, waving their bachi in the air, continuing to scream, "Eeeeeeii Ya Sa!" ❋ Unknown (2009)

Her arms rapidly pound the taut cow skin, with the bachi-thick, wooden drumsticks-becoming a blur. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ladies and gentlemen, and delinquent boys and girls, here is aapri bachi.

Hiyashi-bachi: served only in summer; chilled, lightly-cooked vegetables. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Te luciste Gina. c: la cachucha, jeje, si hubiera habido equipo de beis en el bachi con semejantes bishies, yo hubiera asistido a todos los juegos!!! ❋ Unknown (2009)

yaar bhai nahin hai [kisi] bachi se setting kerwa de. [arey] dada wooohhh dekh kya tight bachi ja [rehi] hai ❋ Dj Dada (2011)

Person A: "I played [a prank] of [my sister] today, she was screaming and crying." Person B: "Bachi going [come around], watch." ❋ Robreezie (2006)

Boy1 : Tu ne homework kia? Boy2: Nahi. Boy1: Bachi ki [kasam] [kha] Boy2: Han kya hai, [yele]. ❋ Southasianthings (2017)

See also: C.[E.C].V.[A.C]. Boy: What school are you from? Girl: I'm from Bachi... Boy: Oh, [never mind], you're spoiled. ❋ 12401b (2011)

Boy1: Yo man, that shirt is hella [bachi] Boy2: thanks dawg, I got it from [black market] in [t dot] Boy1: sweet ❋ Ally Mccfarlane (2014)

[Yeat]: -She [eat me] up [like it's] Beni-bachi ❋ Blazee! (2023)

[Bee]: “Yo She Just Replied and Said She’s Cool to Hangout” [Zee]: “[Ayeee] Bachi Down” ❋ Pizza.Zee (2019)

''Protect [soul] society'' ''Kagura Bachi'' ❋ KaguraBachiNr1 (2023)

[Ay] baby you [ready] for some [bachi ball]? ❋ Young Davis (2014)

Tintin: Hello Adock do you [want cookies]? [Milou]: Wouf Wouf Captain Adock: Go away [bachi bouzouq] ❋ Je Suis Un Kiri (2015)