Words of Indian origin have been insinuating themselves into English ever since the end of the reign of Elizabeth and the beginning of that of King James. When such terms as calico, chintz, and gingham had already effected a lodgment in English warehouses and shops, and were lying in wait for entrance into English literature. Such outlandish guests grew more frequent 120 years ago, when, soon after the middle of last century, the numbers of Englishmen in the ...
Dictionary of Indian English is possibly the only book of this nature and scope. It is an essential reference source that should be available to all Indian readers of English language, as well as with those visiting this country.
