Dictionary Of The Lepcha-Language (1898)

The Dictionary Of The Lepcha-Language (1898) is a comprehensive reference book compiled by George Byres Mainwaring. The Lepcha language is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Lepcha people of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and other parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. This dictionary contains over 12,000 entries and provides English translations of Lepcha words, as well as explanations of their meanings and usage. The book also includes a brief introduction to the Lepcha language and its grammar. This dictionary is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Lepcha language, its culture, and history. It is a valuable tool for linguists, scholars, and researchers studying the Tibeto-Burman language family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.