Grammar and dictionary of the Oriya language of India

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-1402
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1940-1950
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

The manuscript volume of Oriya grammar and vocabulary has around 200pp. Some pages contain English translations with accompanying Oriya vocabulary. The translations are of tales and background to Orissa, while others are Biblical passages, and the Oriya vocabulary relates to these.

Administrative / Biographical History

Oriya is an Indian language and one of the many official languages in India. It belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is mainly spoken in the Indian states of Orissa and in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. It is the official language and predominant language of Orissa, where Oriya speakers comprise around 83.33% of the population, and it is the second official language of Jharkhand.

Access Information

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.

Acquisition Information

Part of an acquisition (2012/10) made at the Christian Aid book-sale in March 2012. Accession no: E2012.32.

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 07 December 2012