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Rajasthani, n. and a.|rɑːdʒəˈstɑːnɪ|
[f. the name Rajasthan (see below) + -i.]
A. n. A collective term for the dialects spoken in Rajasthan, a state in north-west India; also, a member of the people of Rajasthan.
B. adj. Of or pertaining to this language or people; spec. used of a style of dancing.
1901[see Jaipur]. 1933L. Bloomfield Lang. iv. 63 A number of dialect areas..cover the larger part of India and include such great languages as..Panjabi (16 millions), Rajasthani (13 millions),..Bihari (36 millions). 1957[see Jaipur]. 1958[see Mewati n. and a.]. 1967D. C. Cooke C/o Amer. Embassy (1968) v. 40 The Rajasthani women labourers. 1969[see kathak]. 1972W. B. Lockwood Panorama Indo-Europ. Lang. xii. 198 The language Rajasthani..is essentially a linguist's term to denote a theoretical concept. Ibid. 203 Rajasthanis normally practice literacy through Hindi/Urdu. 1975A. B. Shah in H. M. Patel et al. Say not the Struggle Nought Availeth 105 Rajasthanis have settled down in all parts of the country without coming into conflict with the local people. 1976H. R. F. Keating Filmi, Filmi, Inspector Ghote vi. 50 Some simple Rajasthani peasant girl in ghagra and choli. Ibid. vii. 64 Tiny mosaic fragments of purple and gold Rajasthani enamel work. |
