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.
In Mughal Empire, purdah was the usual state for most noble women.
by Rahulmansi June 8, 2006
One of many Irish words for Potato.
Possibly coined from the Irish word for the delicious wee boyos, "Práta"
Possibly coined from the Irish word for the delicious wee boyos, "Práta"
Get them there purdahs on the boil there wumman!
by Lanus November 27, 2011
by vivauganda June 12, 2011
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.
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.
by vivauganda June 12, 2011