- a variation of puggaree.
puggree
Britishnoun
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the usual Indian word for turban
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a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp sun helmets
Etymology
Origin of puggree
C17: from Hindi pagrī, from Sanskrit parikara
Example Sentences
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"The man in the puggree" is Sir John,—ripe for many years to come, and when he has another banquet, may I be there to see.
From The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 by Furniss, Harry
They were courteous people, and not only refused the quarter dollar which I pressed upon them, but gave me a handkerchief full of bananas when I left them, being pleased, however, to accept a puggree.
From The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
She ran into her bedroom for two veils, a gray automobile puggree and one of those heavy black affairs with butterflies scattered over it, quite as effectual as a mask.
From The Drums of Jeopardy by MacGrath, Harold
When the right moment came she would discard the puggree and drop the black veil.
From The Drums of Jeopardy by MacGrath, Harold
Now he is taking off his puggree and pretending to take a handkerchief out and mopping his bald head.”
From Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills by Groome, William H. C.
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