Chuddars

/ˈtʃʌdərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chuddar; multiple large rectangular cloths or shawls worn as outer garments, particularly in South Asian cultures.

Etymology

Plural form of 'chuddar' (from Hindi/Urdu 'चादर'), created by adding English plural '-s' suffix to the borrowed word.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'chuddahs' and 'chuddars' shows how words borrowed from other languages can have multiple accepted spellings in English, reflecting different colonial encounters and regional preferences.

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