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kirpan
[ kir-pahn ]
noun
- a small dagger worn by orthodox Sikhs.
Kirpan
/ 办瑟谤藞辫蓱藧苍 /
noun
- the short sword traditionally carried by Sikhs as a symbol of their religious and cultural loyalty, symbolizing protection for the weak See also five Ks
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of kirpan1
1900鈥05; < Punjabi and Hindi < Sanskrit 办峁沺腻峁嘺 sword
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of kirpan1
Punjabi 办颈谤辫腻苍
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He then picked up an ornamental miniature sword and arrow, known as a kirpan and teer to Sikhs, and threatened to kill the guards as they tried to detain him.
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Thursday鈥檚 instance was not the first time a Sikh student had run into temporary trouble on a college campus over their kirpan.
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Removing the kirpan is a serious matter for Sikhs.
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The Sikh men who go into the chamber with their kirpan.
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Even before the law passed, the Quebec government had banned several Sikhs from entering the Quebec legislature with small ceremonial daggers, or kirpans, under their clothing.
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