A Dictionary of Hindustani Proverbs

A Dictionary of Hindustani Proverbs Including Many Marwari, Panjabi, Maggah, Bhojpuri and Tirhuti Proverbs, Sayings, Emblems, Aphorisms, Maxims, An

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Publisher's Synopsis

A Dictionary of Hindustani Proverbs is a comprehensive collection of proverbs, sayings, emblems, aphorisms, maxims, and similes from various languages spoken in India, including Marwari, Panjabi, Maggah, Bhojpuri, and Tirhuti. The book was written by S. W. Fallon and was first published in 1886. The dictionary provides a detailed description of each proverb, including its meaning, origin, and usage in different contexts. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Indian culture and language and is a must-have for students, scholars, and researchers in the field. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wider audience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781437452112
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 398.9914
Language: English
Number of pages: 340
Weight: 767g
Height: 279mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 18mm