Hobson Jobson

Hobson Jobson is the glossary of Anglo Indian words compiled by Sir Henry Yule (1820-1889) and A C Burnell (1840-1882). It was first published in 1886

Historical books online

• Hobson-Jobson: being a glossary of Anglo-Indian colloquial words and phrases, and of kindred terms; etymological, historical, geographical, and discursive

1886 edition Archive.org

New edition edited by William Crooke 1903 Archive.org

Hobson Jobson Limited view in Google Books. Probably 1903 edition reprint.

• "Notes on Hobson-Jobson" by Prof S H Hodivala

Page 141, page 169, page 207 The Indian Antiquary Vol. 58 1929

Page 85, page 128, page 146, page 174, page 210 The Indian Antiquary Vol. 60 1931

Page 31, page 91 The Indian Antiquary Vol. 61 1932. All Archive.org

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Refer also section Find the meaning of words used in India in Miscellaneous tips

External Links

• Arthur Coke Burnell Dictionary of Indian Biography – archive.org

• Sir Henry Yule wikipedia

• Article "Linguistic gems from the jewel in the crown" by Christopher Howse 15 Jun 2013 The Telegraph, now archived. "'Hobson-Jobson’ is that rare delight – a dictionary that can be read for pleasure".