Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases, and Kindred Terms

Fun fact from 'Eaten by a Fish'

Hobson-Jobson is a ‘glossary’ or compilation of words and phrases derived from Indian languages that came into use during the three hundred years of British presence in India. A significant number of these words and phrases have been permanently assimilated into English, so much so that their origin has been forgotten. Take, for instance, the word ‘cash…