Hanklyn-Janklin - A Rumble-Tumble Guide to Some Words, Customs, and Quiddities Indian and Indo-British

Hankin, Nigel:

ISBN 10: 8187943041 / ISBN 13: 9788187943044

Published by Tara Press, New Delhi, 2008

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Updated 5th edition. Octavo, 586 pages.

Seller Inventory # 007151

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hanklyn-Janklin - A Rumble-Tumble Guide to Some Words, Customs, and Quiddities Indian and Indo-British
• Publisher: Tara Press, New Delhi
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8187943041
• ISBN 13: 9788187943044
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

In the tradition of <I>Hobson-Jobson</I>, 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 <I>dungaree</I>, <I>chintz</I>, and <I>lacquer</I> are revealed as having a Hindi origin. Also included are entries on words tied to Hinduism such as <I>guru</I>, <I>gherao</I>, <I>nirvana</I>, <I>asana</I>, <I>avatar</I>, and <I>mantra</I>.

About the Author

<B>Nigel Hankin</B> is a tour guide in New Delhi, India. He was formerly a British soldier stationed in New Delhi in 1945 and has lived there ever since.