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About The Book: "A Pocket Dictionary of English and Tamil," written by J. Ouchterlony and first published in 1851, is a comprehensive bilingual resource aimed at facilitating communication between English and Tamil speakers. Organized alphabetically, it offers definitions for common words, phrases, and technical terms used in various fields. The dictionary includes a pronunciation guide for both languages, enhancing learners' speaking skills. Notably, it presents Tamil words in both English transliteration and native script, making it accessible to users from different backgrounds. This dictionary serves as an essential tool for anyone looking to improve their proficiency in English or Tamil. About The Author: J. Ouchterlony was a 19th-century linguist and author, best known for his work on bilingual dictionaries, particularly "A Pocket Dictionary of English and Tamil," published in 1851. This dictionary aimed to facilitate communication between English and Tamil speakers, providing definitions, pronunciations, and representations in both languages. Ouchterlony's contributions were significant in promoting language learning and understanding in colonial India, making it easier for speakers of different languages to communicate effectively. His work reflects the linguistic and cultural interactions of the time. The Title 'A Pocket Dictionary of English and Tamil: Giving the Nomenclature Employed as Well by the Lower as the Higher Classes of Natives, the Tamil Words Being Printed Both in English and in the Native Character written/authored/edited by J. Ouchterlony', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367803127 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 342 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, Tamil. The subject of this book is Linguistics. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.