Parsi in A Sentence

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    In Hindu (the Puranas), Parsi and Arab tradition, Mer y is looked upon as the ancient Paradise, the cradle of the Aryan families of mankind, and so of the human race.

    2

    Next to the skin the Parsi wears a sadra or sacred shirt, with a girdle called kasti.

    3

    Parsi children up to the age of seven wear cotton frocks called jabhlan.

    4

    The Parsi woman dresses her hair in the old Greek fashion with a knot behind.

    5

    The young Parsi in Bombay has adopted European dress to a great extent, except as to head-gear.

    6

    Tilak was twice elected to the Bombay Legislature for triennial terms. Again indicted for sedition in June 1908, he was sentenced by a Parsi judge (Mr. Justice Davar) to six years' transportation, afterwards commuted on account of age and health to simple imprisonment at Mandalay.