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About The Book: The English and Tamil Dictionary: Containing All the More Important Words in Dr. Webster's Dictionary of the English Language is a historical bilingual dictionary aimed at translating key English words into Tamil. Created to aid Tamil speakers in understanding English vocabulary, it includes essential words from Webster's dictionary, ensuring that users can access definitions and meanings in their native Tamil. This type of dictionary would have served both as a language-learning resource and as a practical tool for academic or professional purposes. It reflects the efforts to bridge linguistic gaps during a time when English was becoming increasingly influential in education and administration in regions with Tamil-speaking populations. About The Author: Joseph Knight (d. 1840) was a less widely known figure, but there are various historical individuals named Joseph Knight, often involved in different occupations and activities throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries. Without further context, it’s challenging to pinpoint specific details about him. Levi Spaulding (1791–1873) was a prominent American missionary and one of the early missionaries to Sri Lanka and South India. He was involved in evangelical and educational work, often in collaboration with other missionaries, and contributed significantly to religious and educational development in the regions where he served. The Title 'English and Tamil dictionary: Containing all the more important words in Dr. Webster's Dictionary of the English language written/authored/edited by J. Knight, L. Spaulding', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806647 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 986 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, Tamil. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.