Bandi.  A receptacle for storing grain, made of straw rope.

Bharia.  A bamboo carried on the shoulder with a load slung at each end.

Bhut.  A ghost, a harmful spirit, not originally a Santal word.

Bonga.  The name for all gods, godlings and supernatural beings.  Sing bonga is the sun god; the spirits of ancestors are bongas, there are bongas of the hills, streams and the forest; others are like fairies and take human form.  Sacrifices are offered to bongas on all occasions.

Brinjal.  The egg plant.

But.  Grain, a kind of pulse.

Chamar.  A low caste, workers in leather.

Chando.  The sun, the supreme god of the Santals.

Champa.  A country in which according to their traditions, the Santals once lived.

Charak Puja.  The festival at which men are swung by hooks from a pole.

Chatar.  A festival at which dancing takes place round an umbrella.

Chowkidar.  A watchman.

Churin.  The spirit of a woman who has died while pregnant, her feet are turned backwards.  Not originally Santal.

Chumaura.  A ceremony observed at marriage, and Sohrae festival.

Dain.  A witch.  Witches are supposed to use their powers to cause sickness and death; women accused of witchcraft are often murdered.

Dehri.  The president of the annual hunt; he presides over the Court which during the hunt hears appeals against unjust decisions of paganas.

Dewan.  The chief minister of a Raja.

Dhobi.  A washerman.

Dhoti.  The waistcloth worn by men.

Dom.  A low caste, scavengers, basketmakers and drummers.

Gamcha.  A small piece of cloth worn round the neck, or when bathing.

Ghat.  The approach to a pool or river at which people bathe; the crossing place of a river.

Ghormuha.  A horse-headed monster; not a Santal name.

Goala.  A man of the cow keeping caste.

Godet.  The village constable, the official messenger of the headman.

Goondli.  A small millet.

Gosain.  A religious ascetic, usually of the Vishnuite persuasion.

Gupini.  A celestial milkmaid, such as those who danced with Krishna; not a Santal creation.

Gur.  Juice of sugar cane, molasses.

Hadi.  A low caste of scavengers.

Jan or Jan guru.  A witch finder.  When a man is ill the Jan is consulted as to what witch is responsible.  The Jan usually divines by gazing at an oiled leaf.

Jahirtkan.  The group of sacred trees left in each village for the accomodation of the spirits of the forest when the jungle is cleared.

Jai tuk.  A bullock given to a woman at her marriage.