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What does the phrase “brow of the tide” mean in The Palanquin Bearers by Sarojini Naidu?

What does the phrase “brow of the tide” mean in The Palanquin Bearers by Sarojini Naidu?

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  1. In the poem Palanquin Bearers, the poet compares the bride with beam of sun which falls on the tide. Brow means forehead. So here brow refers to the top layer of tide which shines when sun rays fall on it. The poet is describing the beauty of bride here.

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