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Stage 1 of 3
yaĺ-
Proto-Turkic · ancient
"to cover"
root meaning "to cover, close"
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Stage 2 of 3
yaşmak
Turkish · medieval
"face veil"
developed into the name for a face veil covering all but the eyes
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Stage 3 of 3
yashmak
English · 1835-45
"Turkish face veil"
entered English through descriptions of Ottoman women's dress
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