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palanquin

an enclosed litter or carriage borne on the shoulders of two or more bearers

     [ "pah-len-KEEN" ]

Sightings:

Going along for the ride
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Treated like a devi
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"Decked with love"

Wedding tales: The rat makes a bargain -- A maiden to go, please

Like a pearl on a string
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When the chiefs dance

There goes the bride

Bedtime story
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A procession in wood
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Special for tourists: aggressive jostling
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Scenes from an Egyptian dig

The role of the rickshaw

Be careful what you wish for

Documents in Texas history

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