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Thomas Roebuck, William Carmichael Smyth, George Small

A Laskari Dictionary [Hardcover]

Gyan Publishing House, 2025

39,44 €

Gyan Books Pvt Ltd

(Delhi, India)

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Anno di pubblicazione
2025
ISBN
1111014564501
Autore
Thomas Roebuck, William Carmichael Smyth, George Small
Pagine
100
Editori
Gyan Publishing House
Soggetto
Dictionaries, Naval art and science, Terminology
Lingue
Inglese
Legatura
Rilegato
Print on demand

Descrizione

About The Book: “A Laskari Dictionary: Or Anglo-Indian Vocabulary of Nautical Terms and Phrases in English and Hindustani” by Thomas Roebuck, first published in 1882, is a comprehensive resource on 19th-century maritime language. The dictionary focuses on the terminology used by Laskaris, Indian sailors serving in the British Navy. It is organized into two sections: English nautical terms with Hindustani equivalents and Hindustani terms with English translations. Additionally, it offers a pronunciation guide for Hindustani words and a brief introduction to the language's grammar. The work captures the linguistic and cultural exchange between British and Indian sailors, documenting the "corrupt jargon" prevalent among Laskaris. This dictionary serves as a valuable tool for understanding the British Navy's history and the cultural interactions during colonial India, providing insights into how language facilitated collaboration in a multicultural maritime setting.
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