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In the tradition of Hobson-Jobson , this dictionary contains Indo-English idioms and English words derived from Hindi. It serves as both a reference book and an interesting cultural examination of language and the postcolonial relationship between the British and Indians. Such words as dungaree , chintz , and lacquer are revealed as having a Hindi origin. Also included are entries on words tied to Hinduism such as guru , gherao , nirvana , asana , avatar , and mantra .
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Hanklyn-Janklyn, Nigel B. Hankin
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2003
- Encuadernación
- (Tapa blanda),
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- Bueno
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- 4,89 €
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- Título
- Hanklyn-Janklyn
- Subtítulo
- A Rumble-Tumble Guide to Some Words, Customs, and Quiddities Indian and Indo-British
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Nigel B. Hankin
- Editorial
- India Research Press
- Publicado en
- 2003
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 656
- ISBN10
- 8187943041
- ISBN13
- 9788187943044
- Serie
- Categorías
- Descripción
- In the tradition of Hobson-Jobson , this dictionary contains Indo-English idioms and English words derived from Hindi. It serves as both a reference book and an interesting cultural examination of language and the postcolonial relationship between the British and Indians. Such words as dungaree , chintz , and lacquer are revealed as having a Hindi origin. Also included are entries on words tied to Hinduism such as guru , gherao , nirvana , asana , avatar , and mantra .