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noun
A long quirt attached to the end of a set of closed reins that are connected to the bridle of a horse, and used to assist in moving cattle.
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noun
An Indian silk or cotton handkerchief.
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Usage: obsolete
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noun
A small shawl or veil.
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Usage: obsolete
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History
Borrowed from Spanish ramal, from Latin ramus (“branch”).
From Hindi रूमाल (rūmāl).
