PURDAH


Meaning of PURDAH in English

/perr"deuh/ , n. (in India, Pakistan, etc.)

1. the seclusion of women from the sight of men or strangers, practiced by some Muslims and Hindus.

2. a screen, curtain, or veil used for this purpose.

Also, purda, pardah .

[ 1790-1800; pardah curtain

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