Definitions

1. noun

A former soldier in the Indian army, especially one from the 19th century; a native soldier in the service of the British East India Company.

“The sepoy’s bravery in battle earned him a hero’s welcome upon his return home.”

2. verb

To recruit or train (a native soldier) for service in a foreign army.

“The British East India Company sepoyed thousands of local soldiers to fight in their colonial wars.”