Apbharamsa Hindi Kos...
Apbharamsa Hindi Kosha
Apabhramsa-Hindi-Dictionary by: Naresh KumarThis Dictionary of Hindi Apabhramsa gives in detail the grammatical importance of words, their meanings, correct spellings, the alternate words and their various usages as mentioned by lexicographer Naresh Kumar.
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ISBN: 9788124601365
Year Of Publication: 1999
Edition: 1st
Pages : xlv, 869
Language : Hindi
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 23 cm.
Weight: 1500
This Dictionary of Hindi Apabhramsa gives in detail the grammatical importance of words, their meanings, correct spellings, the alternate words and their various usages as mentioned by lexicographer Naresh Kumar.

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