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Seori: small allowance of grain from the threshing floor given to a Gujrati Brahman at harvest. Karnal S. R., p. 88.
Sera: a fringed vizor of gold tinsel in a wedding suit. Karnal S, R., 1872-80, p. 129. Seral: the 8dl (Shorea robusta). Kangra S. R., p. 22, Serna: to wet, moisten. Kangra Gloss. Seri : & watering. Kangra Gloss.
Bersha hi : a charge which the creditor charges the debtor in the case of his selling goods elsewhere; it amounts to one anda in the rupee or a standard ser por rapee. Jullundar S. R., p. 72.
Soyul bata : amaranth. Kangra S. R., p. 25.
Sewal: a figh. When in condition one of the best fish for the table. Several varieties are found. Its appearance changes greatly with the season and the water it is found in. It spawng late in the year, and the young may be seen in countless nambers in pools at that time. Ludhiana S. R., 1878-88, p. 17.
Sewal; a ceremony at weddings performed by the bride or bridegroom's mother; she picks ap her petticoat and touches the bridegroom's body all over with it. Karnal S. R., 1872-80, p. 129
ShAfa: a rock (Kulû) see sappar. Bhagotri = bangan. Simla S. R., 1888, p. 41. Shahbala : the lad of the family of the bridegroom. Sirsa S. R., 1879-83, p. 168. Shahtia: a large mango fruit, sweet as honey (shahd). Hoshiarpur S. R., p. 15. Shajherna : to purify, a man, a deota, a temple, place, etc. Chambs. Shamain: the yoke used in ploughing--generally made of darli. Simla S. R., 1883, p. 45. Shanan : (8. snana) A bath or bathing. Jubbal, Shangal : chain. Sirmûr,
Shant: & religious ceremony performed shortly before the marriage. The nine planets (including the sun and moon) are worshipped, and Brahmins are fed. Jullundur 8. R., p. 65.
Sharb: water rate levied by Firoz Shah (10 per cent, on the yield of the irrigation) Karnal S. R., p. 17.
Shards: a tax, Kuthår, Simla Hills, Sharuno : the full moon (paran masht) day in Bhadon : also called Rakhțânio. Simla Hills, Shel: a quarter of a ser of flax per rupee paid as a tax. Kathar.
Shibbo-ka-than: a celebrated shrine sacred to saint Gugga in the Kangra district. Hoshiarpur S. R., p. 83.
Shihan: s. m. a tiger. Shir: stairs. Simla Hills, Shir: & ladder. Sirmûr. Shirhi : & ladder. Sirmûr. Shok: grief, anxiety.
Shorach (Shivratri): 1 fast held on varying dates in Magh or Phầgan in the Sáchpargana of Pangi,
Shogu < 132 reams of paper given as revende; Spitl, Kångra S.R., p. 114. Sian; a figure, representing Radhika, wife of Krishna. Gurgaon.
Bidha : the unoooked materials for a dinner, given to a priest, Karnal 8. R, 1872-80 p. 187.
sidi: a bier for carrying a dead body. Cf. arthi. Sirsa, 8. R., 1879-83, p. 168.
Sidia 11 : Rg. 12 paid to the father and Rs. 3 to the mother of the bride at a betrothal in Pångi. The name Sididlt is applied to the first named payment, and the second is called gudmi.
