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'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations' [‎93v] (191/1826)

The record is made up of 1 volume (908 folios). It was created in 1829. It was written in English, Arabic and Persian. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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a istilhakj (x of Adopting. Sowing.
A istilham, (x of Pursuing. Being wide(a road).
a istilzaZ) (x of ju lazza) Considering as delicate, ele
gant, agreeable. Tasting, relishing. Being delighted, pleased.
A istilzam, (x of j*)J) Requiring, rendering necessary.
AuJlLb- istiltaf, (x of Joining, mixing.
A liij—•! istilka(x of^)L ying supine upon the back. Facing
or meetinsr another. Wishing - to see.
A istilham, (x of Wishing to be inspired,
p istam, (for sitam) Oppression, injustice.
A istima, (vm ofGoing a hunting.
a istimahaty (x of Asking alms or pardon.
a isjUa-d istimazaty (x ofj-^) Being separate and distinct.
A istimu^y (vm of Listening, hearing.
A istimalaty (x of Caressing, conciliating,
giving good words, gaining the favour of any one. Feeding
upon a thorny plant called khullat (a camel). Measuring
with the two expanded arms (a fathom, or two yards).
a ^-40^ istimta^jy (x of ^-«) Enjoying, reaping the fruits
of, being delighted. Celebrating a solemn festival at Mecca.
istimkhary (x of Facing the wind.
a istimdudy (x of Xc madda) Asking supplies, subsi
dies, aid, assistance. Extension, prolongation.
a s\jAZ*J\ istimrd-ay (x of 1^) Digesting one’s food.
istimrury (x of marru) Proceeding, going on.
Persevering, persisting. Steadfastness, constancy. Being ren
dered perpetual (rent).
a istimrurly Perpetual.
A istimzdjy (x of ^j^e) Sounding the disposition.
A istimsdky (x of <) Holding. Refraining.
A istimshdy (x of ^Xc) Suffering from a diarrhoea.
A ^JLxcv^.4 is timidly (x of jJ-^) Taking a cathartic draught.
a iitimtafy (x of Praying for rain. Appealing
to the benevolence of a friend.
A istimkdty (x of cx^c) Having white pustules on
the tongue.
a istimkdriy (x of tCc) Having in one’s power.
a ^ istimldy (x ofyLe) Asking to indite.
a istimldly (x of malld) Weariness, irksomeness.
A istimndhy (x of ^^o) Asking for a gift.
A istimndriy (x of manna) Requesting a favour.
a istimhdly (x of ^J^c) Petitioning for a delay.
as tan. The sleeve of a garment.
a (ji-i! astany Old roots of trees. The mandrake.
p^^jX-d ustuny A column, a prop.
a istinddy (vm of A-^:) Leaning against, supporting
one’s self by, or depending upon, any thing. Stopping, standing.
a istindrahy (x of jj) Shining, glistening. Seeking
light. Putting to flight, overcoming.
A is finds at y (x of Retreating, retiring.
A istind^aty (x of £y) Preceding, goingbefore.
a istindmaty (x of fy>) Sleeping. Security, reliance.
A istindn, (vin of ^ sanna) Rubbing the teeth. In
stituting or observing a certain mode of life. Galloping. Being
muddy (drink).
A-fLxx^ istimbd-a, (xof LJ) Enquiring, informing one’s self.
A istimbdhy (x of ^y) Making (a dog) bark.
A LLiX-d istimbdty (x ofkJ) Eliciting, extracting (generally
confined to religious matters, as to make an extract from the
Kur’an). Sojourning amongst the Nabathean Arabs.
A istimbdly (x of J-J) Asking for an arrow. Taking
the best part (of a person’s property).
t Istambuly Constantinople.
p istambahy Thick, coarse, hideous. Strong, power
ful. The night mare. A demon.
A istintdjy (xof ^a 3) Eliciting, concluding. Feigning.
A istintdly (x of J^J) Leading, preceding. Preparing.
Ajlii^ istinsdry (x of yj) Drawing up water through the
nostrils and discharging it again.
A istinjdy (x of y*?) Obtaining, gaining. Being set
at liberty. Praying for a release. Asking pardon. Making
haste. Pruning a tree. Felling timber. Communicating a
secret. Talking in a whisper. Removing. Cleaning a gut
and fitting it to a bow'. Ablution.
A istinjdsy (x of ^l^ss^) Leading forth against, at
tacking. Undertaking. Throwing one’s self in the way of.
A istinjdhy (x of ) Desiring success. Dispatch
ing any business easily and happily. Accomplishing one’s wishes.
A istinjddy (x of <J^=sT) Asking assistance, or protec
tion. Recovering from sickness. Taking courage. Attacking.
istinjdzy (x of Js^) Doing any thing with success
and dispatch. Asking for the fulfilment of a promise.
A \ istinjdsy (x of ly+sf*) Soiling, making impure.
a istinjd^y (x of j- 3 ^) Growing fat.
A istinjdfy (x of u-g^ 1 ) Emptying, voiding.
a istinjdly (x of J^sT) Being full of water (a valley).
A istinhdsy (x of (j^'V 1 ) Inquiring, ascertaining.
A istinkhdkhy (x of ^nakhkha) Becoming soft.
A istinddhy (x of XJj) Prospering (business),
p istandany To take, to receive.
T Istimtily Name of an island in the Archipelago.
a istinzdl, (x of ^Jy) Sending down. Receiving into
one’s house. Being removed from office.
A istinsd-a (x of L-J) Desiring to wait (for payment).
a istinsdby (x of -- -'>) Tracing one’s genealogy*
Being derived from.
A istinsdkhy (x of ^**‘* J ) Describing, transcribing,
copying. Abolishing, abrogating, cancelling. Correcting.

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The volume is A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations , by John Richardson, of the Middle Temple and Wadham College, Oxford. Revised and improved by Charles Wilkins. This new edition has been enlarged by Francis Johnson. The volume was printed by J. L. Cox, London, 1829.

The volume begins with a preface (folios 7-8), followed by the dissertation (folios 9-40), proofs and illustrations (folios 41-49), and an advertisement on pronunciation and verb forms (folios 50-51). The dictionary is Arabic and Persian to English, arranged alphabetically according to the Arabic and Persian alphabets. At the back of the volume are corrections and additions (folio 908).

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1 volume (908 folios)
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The dictionary is arranged alphabetically, according to the Arabic and Persian alphabets.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 910; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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English, Arabic and Persian in Latin and Arabic script
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