Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases, and of Kindred Terms, Etymological, Historical, Geographical and Discursive c10.275
Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases, and of Kindred Terms, Etymological, Historical, Geographical and Discursive c10.275
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1861.—“Bengallee dewans, once pure, are converted into demons; **Ameens**, once harmless, become tigers; magistrates, supposed to be just, are converted into oppressors.”—*Peterson, Speech for Prosecution in Nil Durpan case*.