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

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Hankin pays generous tribute to his forbears…But in all innocence, Hankin may have dealt his bedside companion (Hobson-Jobson) a mortal blow. Hanklyn Janklyn has all its precursor`s qualities but it is more up to date (in definition, and often in spelling) subtler and more explicit." – David Spiller, Times Literary Supplement. In the tradition of Hobson-Jobson, 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 dungaree, chintz, and lacquer are revealed as having a Hindi origin. Also included are entries on words tied to Hinduism such as guru, gherao, nirvana, asana, avatar and mantra.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nigel Hankin

Nigel Hankin 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.

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Title
Hanklyn-Janklyn – A Rumble-Tumble: Guide to Some Words, Customs and Quiddities Indian and Indo-British
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8187943041
Length
656p.
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