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A Smaller Hindustani and English Dictionary represents a significant contribution to comparative linguistics and language learning. Compiled by Duncan Forbes, this dictionary employs Roman character notation throughout, making it accessible to English speakers unfamiliar with Devanagari or Persian scripts.
The work follows the systematic approach established by Sir William Jones, a pioneering orientalist who revolutionized the study of Indian languages. This standardized romanization method ensures consistency and clarity in representing Hindustani vocabulary and pronunciation.
Originally designed for colonial administrators, scholars, and language learners, this hardcover edition remains valuable for understanding 19th-century approaches to linguistic documentation. The dictionary serves as both a practical tool for Hindustani-English translation and a historical record of the language during a transformative period.
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