1. A water carrier or servant who supplies water, especially in India or other South Asian contexts.
Usage: historical; chiefly British Indian English; also spelled 'bhisti' or 'bheesty'

Examples

• The bheestie brought fresh water to the household each morning.
• In colonial India, the bheestie was an essential member of the domestic staff.
• The bheestie carried water in large leather bags called 'mashaks'.