The Concise Hobson-Jobson
The Concise Hobson-Jobson
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Zusammenfassung
Bungalow, pyjamas, tiffin, 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. This dictionary is for all who are interested in English etymology.
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The Concise Hobson-Jobson by Henry Yule
Bungalow, pyjamas, tiffin, 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 This dictionary, compiled in the late-19th century, is an invaluable source which has never been superseded.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.| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781853263637 |
| ISBN 10 | 185326363X |
| Titel | The Concise Hobson-Jobson |
| Autor | Henry Yule |
| Serie | Wordsworth Reference |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 1996-01-05 |
| Seitenanzahl | 1072 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
| Hinweis | Nicht verfügbar |