英语词汇purdah的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	purdah
词源	purdah. Purdah (which derives from the Hindu pardah, “curtain”) is the Islamic custom of secluding women from the sight of all men except close relatives. It is still practiced by many Muslim women, who conceal themselves completely from onlookers when they go out into the street by wearing the burga, an ankle-length garment with slits for eyes.
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