[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A cushion or cushioned seat used as a throne by an Indian ruler or leader; (hence by metonymy) the office or power of an Indian ruler or leader.

- In Indian contexts: a pad or cushion placed on the back of an elephant for protection when carrying a load or passenger. Now somewhat rare.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century. From Marathi gādī and its cognate Hindi gaddī, † gādī cushion, thin mattress, padded seat, seat of an eminent person, royal cushion, throne, use as noun of the feminine of the past participle of gādnā to stuff