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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.2

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.2

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v2.c26.2

The arrangement of words is purely alphabetical—*i.e.*, according to the Pāli alphabet. Cerebral ḷ follows dental l. There is great discrepancy in the texts regarding the use of cerebrals, especially ḷ and ṇ. Thus, a word not appearing in its place under the cerebral letter may be found under the corresponding dental and *vice versa*.