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shawl - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shawl'

English

Noun

(wikipedia) (en-noun)
  • A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders.
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  • |title=(The Celebrity)|chapter=5 |passage=Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls , and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,

    Derived terms

    * beshawled

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To wrap in a shawl.
  • (Thackeray)