A Basic Marathi-English Dictionary.

This Marathi-English dictionary is intended for the adult student learning Marathi through the medium of English. It contains approximately 10,000 entries, most of which are basic words from which others can be derived. The words constitute a basic vocabulary, including the current meanings, and excluding obsolete meanings. In some cases, the definitions are more colloquial than those found in dictionaries. As an aid to the beginning student, irregular verbs are noted, as well as the subclass of feminine nouns. Derivational affixes are given as separate entities, and for some words, phrases in which they occur are provided. Entries are arranged according to the traditional order of the Devanagari script. Appendices consist of the Roman and Hindu calendars, and the numerals. (CLK)