A servant or attendant in historical Middle Eastern or Indian contexts, particularly one who managed carpets, rugs, or household arrangements.
From Hindi/Urdu farash, from Persian farash (carpet-spreader or servant). The root relates to firashan (carpet or fabric), reflecting the role's original purpose.
A ferash in historical India was a crucial servant—someone needed to manage all those precious carpets and textiles, making them a position of trust in wealthy households.
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