1886 16 July 3/5 The purdah system prevalent among the Mussulman women tells most injuriously, especially in a closely crowded city like Bombay.
1913 J. H. Morrison xiv. 65 This purdah system is strictest in the north,..but its baneful influence is felt all over India.
1989 J. Finch (BNC) 50 Some recent migrants..already were considerably relaxing arrangements based on the purdah system.