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The Hindoos as They Are

Note 5 — I.

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Whether descended from a Brahmin or Kayasth family, she goes by the general name of Bamun Didi (sister) so named that the members of other families might unsuspectingly eat out of her hands. She is also called Maye (woman). The entertaining of a middle aged female (generally a widow) is considered safe and irreproachable.

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