Hobson-Jobson: Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words And Phrases
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (723 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0700703217 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1070 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Reprint of the second (1939) edition of the work that is still the standard source-book of the Anglo-Indian language.
"A Linguistic Hoot!" according to W. Harwood. This is a wonderful book for those who want to know more about the splendidly expansive and imaginative world of English as spoken in South Asia a century ago. With so many words taken over into standard English (veranda, jungle, and the like) from Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and so many others, it is fascinating to see where they come from. Sort of a supplement to the OED. It is thoroughly enjoyable and scholarly.