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shal
Persian · medieval
"a woven wrap"
the Persian word for a woven wrap
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shawl
Hindi/Urdu · medieval
"a fine woven wrap"
adopted for fine woven wraps, especially from Kashmir
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shawl
English · 1600s
"a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders"
adopted through British trade contact with South Asia
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