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407539786
APP
2016-10-21
INP
2016-10-21
STA
Approved
UPD
2019-07-05
DUT
gesluierd gaan
DAT
Added 2016
GEB
For head scarves in religious context use veiling; in the context of fashion use female dress.
IND
1
PPN
407539786
SN
Practice of covering (part of) the head or face with a hanging cloth, typically as a token of religion or religious respect. Especially associated with women.
BT1
female dress
UF
head scarves
headscarves
hijab
niqab
veils
BSO
05.05.01 CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
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