The Concise Hobson-Jobson: An Anglo-Indian Dictionary (Wordsworth Reference)

Henry Yule, A.C. Burnell

ISBN 10: 185326363X / ISBN 13: 9781853263637

Published by Wordsworth Editions 05/01/1996, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Concise Hobson-Jobson: An Anglo-Indian Dictionary (Wordsworth Reference)
• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions 05/01/1996
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185326363X
• ISBN 13: 9781853263637
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Bungalow, pyjamas, tiffin, rickshaw, veranda, curry, cheroot, chintz, calico, gingham, mango, junk and catamaran are all words which have crept into the English language from the days of Britain's colonial rule of the Indian sub-continent and the Malaysian Peninsular. Hobson-Jobson (derived from the Islamic cry at the celebration of Muhurram 'Ya Hasan, ya Hosain' is shorthand for the assimilation of foreign words to the sound pattern of the adopting language. This dictionary, compiled in the late-19th century, is an invaluable source which has never been superseded. It is an essential book for all who are interested in English etymology and the development of the language.