'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations' [766v] (1537/1826)
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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
1430
A niusahabatj (in of Giving one’s self as a
companion (to any one). Company, familiarity, conveisation,
society. Musahibat, A female friend.
a joXa*musahir^ One who in the desert attacks his companion,
yet openly, not unawares.
A t, o-w La^c masahif, (pi. of m (is-h(tf^ m is - h af ) and mus-
haf) Books, volumes. Kur’ans.
a tnusakhabat, (m of ^k-^) Reproving sharply.
A jUk masad, The top of a mountain.
a musadat, (m of jXa) Counterfeiting, dissembling,
wheedling, flattering. Covering, hiding. Opposing, resisting.
a^jL^o masddir, (pi. of masdar) Sources. Infinitives
of verbs, (or more properly) verbal nouns. Returns from water.
a musadarat, (in ofj-X-s) Disliking, detesting. Treat
ing harshly, using ill. Spoiling, plundering. Concussion. Op
pression. A mulct, an amercement.
a masadify (pb of masdci^) Level paths through
rough grounds.
a / musadif. One who finds, meets, or falls upon.
A<LijLi« tnusadafaf^ (in of (_J^) Meeting. An encounter.
a musadakat,(iii of J^) Being friendly, cultivating
friendship. Sincere and mutual friendship, veracity, sincerity.
A <UjLa^ musddumat, (m of j*^) Striking. Beating one
another. Collision, conflict, a blow, the shock of combatants.
AjUt< misar, (pi. ofj^ui masur) (Camels) which are milked
leisurely and give their milk slowly. Masdrr ) Intestines.
a SjLto musarrat, (m of ^s«rr«) Loathing, nauseating.
Detaining against the will.
a ^.jLaAj musdrah, Clear, open. Musarih, One who discloses
or opens.
musdrahat) (in of Doing any thing openly.
Musurahatan, Openly, before another.
A musdri^j A wrestler.
&. tej\^c musurauit, (in of Wrestling, endeavouring
to throw down. A contest, a strug-ode.
7 O O
a u-^tLxo masdrif, (pi. of masraf) Expenses, disburse
ments. Changes, vicissitudes.
x 'Lijl&A musdrafat, (in of u-J^>) Acting slily (with one).
A musdrumat) (in of j'*;*®) Separating one from ano
ther. Being sundered, severed. Avoiding. Discord.
A JJjLxo ma$drtd t Hard (grounds). Fat; also lean sheep.
a wflsarl/?, (pi. of maslr) The intestines which
receive the chyle.
A yflUrc musds, Sincere, pure. A species of plant. <Lcjii
musdsu kawmihi, The flower of his people, of an excellent origin.
a (LtfLa* tnusdsat, What is sucked. Any thing small.
A misd^ (from j-«^), (A horse) whisking (his tail).
Striking (with a sword). Sprinkling with cold water (the udder
of a camel). (A woman) casting forth (a foetus); (or a bird)
voiding (dung). Flashing (lightning). Departing, travelling
(by land), (m of Fighting with swords.
A t_ masd^ib. Difficulties.
a Ac Lao mas add, (pi. of Ajuj^c mas^ad) Ascents, steps; merits.
a Xjsbx* mutd^arat, (in of j**a) r l urning the face obliquely,
distorting the countenance.
a lJUk masdff, (pi. of viasaff) Ranks. Fields of
battle. A field of battle, an army in battalia, p jj
dar rdz-i masdff, In the day of battle.
AiliU^ musdfdt, (m ofBehaving, sincerely acting with
pure affection towards (any one), making (him) your friend.
Pure friendship, sincerity.
a musdffdt, Wars, battles.
musdffat, (in of saffa) Appearing before one
another in opposition, especially in battle-array. Sitting over
against each other on opposite benches.
a musdfahat, (in of Taking by the hand, join
ing or shaking hands.
a<&Lk> musdfakat, (in of J^) Turning (the side), chang
ing or shifting a position.
A mas aft, (pi. of^y-^c mis fa' or s\su^<misfdt) Strainers.
a musdkabat, (in of Being opposite and near.
a masdkil, (pi. of Jium miskal) Shells for polishing.
a iS\*xA mas dlat or musdlat (from Jj-^), Being proud, inso
lent, perverse, unjust. W hat drops from a cistern. Musdlat,
The serum or whisf of milk.
v masdlih, Spicery, drug, ingredient; a compound of
various drugs and spices.
* a Jla* masdUh, (pi. of maslahat) Affairs. Employ
ments, occupations. Materials. Glory, honour, grace.
A musdluhut (pr musdlahah),(ui of
ing peace together. Reconciliation, accommodation, pacification.
a niasdlt (pi. of misldt) Nets for taking birds.
A masdlit, (pi. of mishit) Brisk, active.
A (JJ wto masdlik, Great stones. Light camels.
a masdm (and (LeUiK), A place where a horse stands.
A musdmis, Compact, well-built (horse). Cream-
coloured (horse).
a masdn, Aden, a lurking-place. Musdin, Guarded,
preserved. Laid up. Massdn, One who sucks cattle from
avarice ; hence l; yd massdn (fern. b yd massdnat)
is used as a term of reproach.
A^iU* masdni^, (pi. of masnad) Structures.
A musdna^at, (in ™f r •— •») Endeavouring to conciliate,
soothing (by presents). Not putting forth his whole strength in
running (a horse). Dissembling, feigning.
a i—jX^Lomasawib, (pi. of L^s,^ musibat) Accidents of fortune.
a musdzaulat, (in of J^ 1 ) Endeavouring to insult,
striving who shall be most insolent, or assault most furiously.
I '
About this item
- Content
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).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (908 folios)
- Arrangement
The dictionary is arranged alphabetically, according to the Arabic and Persian alphabets.
- Physical characteristics
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.
- Written in
- English, Arabic and Persian in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations' [766v] (1537/1826), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/397, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100085185910.0x00008a> [accessed 12 March 2025]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100085185910.0x00008a
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100085185910.0x00008a">'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations' [‎766v] (1537/1826)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100085185910.0x00008a"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000218/IOR_R_15_5_397_1537.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000218/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/5/397
- Title
- 'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English; with a Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:845v, 845ar:845av, 846r:909v, back-i
- Author
- Richardson, Sir John, 9th Baronet
- Usage terms
- Public Domain