Sinhala - English dictionary

This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 891 SC47
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1900 - 1950]
  • Language of Material
    • English Sinhala
  • Physical Description
    • 1 archival box handwritten and typed

Scope and Content

Two manuscript versions of a Sinhala-English dictionary, one of 241 pages and the other of 214 pages on foolscap paper. There are also some supplementary pages and some index pages associated with these manuscripts. The date of writing of these manuscripts is unknown but from the paper and ink they would appear to have been undertaken in the early to mid twentieth century. Both manuscripts are in the same hand.

Administrative / Biographical History

The creator is unknown.

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Acquisition Information

The source of acquisition is unknown.

Note

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Archivist's Note

This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.

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Custodial History

The author and custodial history are unknown.

Additional Information

Published

gb891-sc47

Geographical Names