'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations' [419v] (843/1826)
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 i-jU?^ rasanat (from Being strong, firm, fixed. 1 he
strength, or works of a fortification.
a rasa-i^, (pi. of Hx+toj rasJ^at) Bosses upon the hilts of
swords. Twisted chains whereby a sword is hung to the belt.
A • rasab, The space between the roots of the fore and
middle fingers.
a rasah, Closeness of hips.
a ras-ha,) (fern, of arsah) Close-hipped (woman),
p rasd) A very deep well made use of by them of olden
time as an observatory.
a Ju?, rasd or rasad (from ^>j)i Watching (the road or the
stars). Rasad (from Seizing prey (a lion). A star-gazer.
A road-watcher. A guardian angel. A leaper, a jumper.
Snares. Little (corn or water). The beginning of rain,
p Jcj Xaj rasad-bandj A fixer of astronomical tables.
a rasdat) One fall of rain. Rusdat, A pit dug to catch
a lion. A silver or brass ring by which a sword hangs to the belt.
p rasad-gdh) An observatory. A king’s court. The
receipt of custom. rasad-gdh-i dahr 9 The world,
p rasad-gah khaki, The world. The body.
a rasadly, A keeper of the road. A toll-gatherer.
A ras^(from Striking with the hand. Bruising be
tween two stones. Stabbing deeply. Sticking fast. Hasa^ (from
Having meagre thighs. Adhering firmly. Young bees.
a U^i ras^ci, (fern, of arsa^) Meagre-hipped (woman).
A deep wound in which the point of a spear is buried.
A rusgh, The joint of the foot in animals; the wrist in man.
a ms/(from >L?j), Joining together (stones in pave
ments, or the feet in prayer). Agreeing, being suitable. Whip
ping the head of an arrow about with a bruised sinew. Rusf
(from i—a-tf;), Being firm. Rasa/, Stones adhering together.
A r as of at, A fresh moist sinew, well beaten, and whipped
about the head of an arrow. One stone adhering to others.
A rasam, A narrow pass through hills.
a rasn (from Performing, finishing. Strengthen-
ing. Overcoming; acquiring any difficult science. Reproaching.
&.yajrasxo (from ^j), Confirming, strengthening.
A rasu( ^ (A camel) waiting till others have done drink
ing and then taking their place.
a <— rasuf, Narrow, strait (woman).
K^ycj rusufat, A sinew moistened, beaten, and whipped
round the head of an arrow.
A rusid, (A wild beast) lying in wait.
A rasis, Bggs placed one upon another. A veil which
covers the face, the eyes only appearing.
A rasl^at, A knot or boss upon bridles, sword-hilts, or
belts (adorned with gems). Reins. The twisted chains by which
a sword is hung to the belt. Wheat bruised and boiled.
A rasif, Solid (business). Firm (answer). A rival.
A rasln, Firm, solid, fixed, fortified. Sick, pained. Be
nevolent. bunyun-i rasinu l arkdn, An edi
fice supported by pillars.
a razz (from razz a), Striking, beating. Bruising,
breaking (in large pieces). Dates stoned and macerated in milk.
a Li i rizd (from y^j)^ Consenting, acquiescing. A sufficiency.
Proper, fit, suitable (witness).
a aU. rizd-a, (m of ycj) Endeavouring to please, contending
who shall please most. Consent, agreement, acquiescence, per
mission, connivance. Intention, wish, will, desire, resignation.
u/Lij rizd-i hakk, The will of God.
talab-i rizd-ikhudd kardan, To wish to please God, to live
agreeably to the divine will. rizd-an, Voluntarily.
a t_->Li; ruzdb, Saliva, spittle sucked with the lips. A par
ticle of musk, snow, or hail. I he froth of honey.
ayLpj ruzdt, (pi. of rdzl) Pleasing, agreeable.
p L?i rizd-jd-t. An endeavour to please.
^ ,
A-iU. rizdkh, (m ofi^.) Giving unwillingly. Contending
in throwing stones.
A razdriz, Wandering, straying (camels).
A Ls^ ruzdz, A fragment broken off.
a cUj razd^ also rizd^ (from ^j), Sucking (the mother).
Swallowing something with milk. Asking. Rizd^, (in of «-*^;)
Delivering (a child) to a wet nurse. Sucking a pregnant mother.
Having a foster-brother. Being avaricious. A suckling.
A i»cL/ razd^fit (from ^J^), Breeding the two fore, or milk-
teeth. A suck. The zephyr. ^ akhu min ar y ra-
zd^at, A foster-brother. Razduit or rizd^ctt (from ^«^t), Suck
ing (the mother). Drawing in something with milk. Asking.
a f\J>j rizdm, (pi. of razmat) Large stones for building,
p Jc-^LL rizdm and, Consenting, yielding, permitting, willing,
p rizdmand'i, Satisfaction, acquiescence, permission.
a £-jL?j razd-i^, (pi. of /’tfsl^and razt^at) Suck
ing children. Foster-brothers.
p ^/L?^ razd-J, A covering for the head in cold weather.
a razb (from u^j), Sucking (saliva) wantonly. Ra-
zab, A species of the tree called sadr .
K^jrazh (from ^j), Breaking (date-stones). Ruzh, Broken
dale-stones.
A razakh (from '^j), Bruising (a serpent’s head). I ighting
with stones. Dashing to the ground. Preparing to butt (a he
goat). Giving a small present. A small present. L ncertain new:
a rasad-(from Piling up (goods).
A J razrdz. Gravel, pebbles; also a road paved will
them. Fleshy, corpulent (man). Small rain.
a j razrdziy, A fish living among rocks.
a razrazat (from Q)> Breaking, pounding.
a j raz^, raza^, and razi<^ (from Sucking (the mo
ther). Swallowing something along with milk. Asking. R* 2 ??
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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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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.
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- 'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:845v, 845ar:845av, 846r:909v, back-i
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- Richardson, Sir John, 9th Baronet
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