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Old 17-06-09, 05:34 PM
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In "Hobson-Jobson" (that wonderful glossary of Anglo-Indian words and phrases), published in 1886, under "Puggry" and "Puggerie" the first word given is "Pagri", from the Hindustani, a turban. There are also a few more spellings given: viz Pagari, Puggaree, Puckery.
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