Word Origin and History for khaki Expand. n. dust-colored cloth, 1857, from Urdu khaki, literally dusty, from khak dust, from Persian. First introduced in uniforms of British cavalry in India (the Guide Corps, 1846); widely adopted for camouflage purposes in the Boer Wars (1899-1902). As an adjective from 1863. Related: Khakis.
Department of Aging and Adult Services. The Social Services Agency's Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) promotes a safe and independent lifestyle for seniors, dependent adults and the disabled through the delivery of protective services, quality nutrition and supportive in-home services.
DAAD offers no educational programs on its own but rather only provides support and funding for scholars in various higher education institutions across Germany and the world. Founded in January 1, 1925, DAAD is considered the biggest educational grant institution in the world with an estimated 50,000 scholarship grants on an annual basis.