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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: purdahOne entry found. Main Entry: pur·dah Pronunciation: \ˈpər-də\ Function: noun Etymology: Hindi & Urdu parda, literally, screen, veil Date: 1865 1 : seclusion of women from public observation among Muslims and some Hindus especially in India 
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