Dauk, Dawk

[Hind. dak. ] In India, a post-man; a letter-carrier. To travel dak, to travel by means of relays of post-wagons. (India.) Dâk-bungalow, ( dawk- )n. In Hindostan, a house of rest and entertainment for dåks , or letter-carriers. Da'kel, (El,) or EL DAKLEH, ( dah - kel - dah - lay ,) an oasis in Egypt, 28 m. long and 15 m. wide. Lat. 25° 30′ N., Lon. 29° E. It produces dates, olives, and other fruits in abundance, and contains several villages. Pop . abt. 7,000.