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The Maithili language boasts a long and rich literary history and continues to flourish in contemporary writing in a significant variety of literary styles. This Vocabulary is intended to serve as a language-learning tool for the English knowing persons. In addition to the English gloss a Nepali language equivalent is provided, where known, for each Maithili entry, making this a trilingual Vocabulary. It seems to the author quite fitting that Nepali equivalents should be included since much of the initial research was carried out in Nepal sponsored by the Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu.The main section consists of approximately 2,700 Maithili entries with Nepali and English equivalents. Following this section are language structure notes intended to help the learner acquire a basic knowledge of Maithili grammar. Then follow Nepali and English indices cross-referenced to the main Maithili entries.While the primary purpose, then, is to help English-knowing people learn Maithili, this volume may also be utilized to assist speakers of Maithili and/or Nepali who desire to increase their knowledge of English vocabulary. About the Author:
ALICE IRVINE DAVIS received her master's degree in linguistics from the University of Illinois, U.S.A. She taught history at Illinois. Her area of specialization is descriptive linguistics. During her stay in India, she studied the language and culture of the Maithili-speaking people.
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