Bungalow, pyjamas, tiffin, rickshaw, veranda, curry, cheroot, chintz, calico, gingham, mango, junk and catamaran are all words which have crept into the English language from the days of Britain's colonial rule of the Indian sub-continent and the Malaysian Peninsular Hobson-Jobson (derived from the Islamic cry at the celebration of Muhurram ожофж 'Ya Hasan, ya Hosain') is shorthand for the assimilation of foreign words to the sound pattern of the adopting language This dictionary, compiled in the late nineteenth century, is an invaluable source which has never been superseded It is an essential book for all who are interested in English etymology and the development of the language, and the many entries also provide fascinating clues to the concerns of Empire, and the attitudes of the colonial rulers Формат: 12,5 см х 20 см Авторы Henry Yule Henry Yule A C Burnell A C Burnell.  Составители:Серия: Wordsworth Reference.