Concise Persian - English Dictionary e. H Palmer

Concise Persian - English Dictionary e. H Palmer
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The dictionary is Persian-to-English only (no English–Persian section). Approximately 18,000–20,000 headwords in Persian script, arranged in strict Arabic alphabetical order. Each entry gives: Persian word in clear naskh scriptRoman transliteration (using Palmer’s own practical system) Concise English meaning(s), often with short phrases or context. Strong coverage of both classical and modern (Qajar-era) Persian, including many colloquial and administrative terms current in the 1870s–1880s. Excellent treatment of Arabic loanwords (the bulk of formal Persian vocabulary) with indications of broken plurals and verbal forms.Includes common idioms, proverbs, and official titles.Appendix with lists of: Persian weights, measures, and coinsGeographical namesProper names and titles

Product ID: 505713 ISBN-10: 812060671X

Category: Dictionary

Supporting languages: Farsi (Persian), Persian (Farsi)

Platforms/media types: Printed Matter

Specifications: Hardback, approx. 460 pages.