purdah

Typically of women, the practice of being hidden away or constrained from society. Either self-imposed, or by society (as in several Muslim states).

She's gone into purdah during her exams.

In Mughal Empire, purdah was the usual state for most noble women.

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Purdah

One of many Irish words for Potato.
Possibly coined from the Irish word for the delicious wee boyos, "Práta"

Get them there purdahs on the boil there wumman!

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e-purdah

Anonymity in the electronic space

Is he still attacking you behind his e-purdah? Ignore the e-nonymouse, just a rat

glass purdah

It's a continuation on the glass ceiling/glass closet idea. In eastern westernised societies men and women do come to a party together but segregate themselves in different corners upon arrival. You can see eachother but you can't cross over to meet: The glass purdah rules.

She: Bye now for a while, I've to go to my own side.
He: Look but don't cross, the glass purdah rules!
She: Looking is better than touching and thank god they don't put down a black purdah any more.