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PUGG(A)REE

\pˈʌɡ ɐ ɹˈiː], \pˈʌɡ ɐ ɹˈiː], \p_ˈʌ_ɡ__ ɐ__ ɹ_ˈiː]\

Definitions of PUGG(A)REE

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English

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Indian\'s light turban; thin scarf of muslin &c. worn round hat& falling down behind to keep off sun. Hence puggareed a.

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

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