Hobson-Jobson 2 Part Set: Being a Glossary of Anglo-Indian Colloquial Words and Phrases and of Kindred Terms Etymological, Historical, Geographical and Discursive

Published in 1886, this dictionary gives the definition and origin of over two thousand words in common use in colonial India. Tracing the Indian origins of words such as cooly or curry, but also - more surprisingly - tank or veranda, it is a fascinating resource for the modern reader.

• | By (Author): Henry Yule
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Dec 02, 2010
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 927 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1108018394
• | ISBN-13: 9781108018395