bhistie
/ˈbɪsti/
noun
- A water carrier, especially in South Asia, who supplies water to households or construction sites.
- The bhistie filled his goatskin bag from the village well and carried it door to door.
- The construction crew relied on the bhistie to bring fresh water for drinking and mixing cement.
- During the hot summer, the bhistie was a familiar sight on the streets, offering cool water to anyone who needed it.