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costume. … consists of an inner vest, having a collar to button tight round the neck, and the baju, or jacket, often of light coloured dimity, for undress.”—McNair, 147.

1883.—“They wear above it a short- sleeved jacket, the baju, beautifully made, and often very tastefully decorated in fine needlework.”—Miss Bird, Golden Chersonese, 139.