omdeh

It was in this town that the Colonel gave orders to the omdeh or provost for the production of all arms held by the inhabitants.

The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 F. L. Morrison

It was consistent with native etiquette that he should pay a visit to the _omdeh_ of the subterranean village, which he wished to pass through.

There was a King in Egypt Norma Lorimer 1906