Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases, and of Kindred Terms, Etymological, Historical, Geographical and Discursive c10.9160

c10.9160

1563.—"O. Boy! go and see what two vessels are coming in—you see them from the varanda here—and they seem but small ones. *Servant.* I will bring you word presently.
* * * * * "S. Sir! it is Simon Toscano, your tenant in Bombay, and he brings this hamper of *mangas* for you to make a present to the Governor, and says that when he has moored the boat he will come here to stop. "O. He couldn't have come more à propos. I have a *manga-tree* (*mangueira*) in that island of mine which is remarkable for both its two crops, one at this time of year, the other at the end of May, and much as the other crop excels this in quality for fragrance and flavour, this is just as remarkable for coming out of season. But come, let us taste them before His Excellency. Boy! take out six *mangas*."—*Garcia*, ff. 134v, 135. This author also mentions that the *mangas* of Ormuz were the most celebrated; also certain *mangas* of Guzerat, not large, but of surpassing fragrance and flavour, and having a very small stone. Those of Balaghat were both excellent and big; the Doctor had seen two that weighed 4 *arratel* and a half (4½ lbs.); and those of Bengal, Pegu, and Malacca were also good.