Need info on this old Khuk (pix)

[spence]

Originally posted by Bill Marsh
Have heard "cummerbund" is an Indian/Nepali word.

My fiancee would say it's Farsi, Bill. Kamarband is how it transliterates from Persian. It means sash or belt.

S.

 

[Bill Martino]

Bruise Lee told me it was some kind of breakfast pastry.

 

[Bill Marsh]

Originally posted by spence


My fiancee would say it's Farsi, Bill. Kamarband is how it transliterates from Persian. It means sash or belt.

S.

Thanks Spence,

I stand corrected! Wonder if Manoucher would contribute?

Bill

 

[Kismet]

A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as with a dinner jacket.

[Hindi kamarband, from Persian : kamar, waist + band, band; see bund1.]

Kis

 

[Bill Marsh]

Just won a neat one from ebay. The seller claims that cummerbund is a North Indian word. Probably has common roots in Farsi.

One for me, eleven feet long! Will cover my big belly (khuk)! <grin>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=884822221

And one for my wife, Anne
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=882014667

Bill