Takri
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English
Etymology
First, “it may be connected with the word ṭankā, which suggests its origins as a commercial alphabet.” Second, it may be connected with ṭhakur, “in which case it may originally have been the script used by Rajput landlords.” George A. Grierson writes that the name means “the alphabet of the ṭakkas”, who “ruled the greater part of the northern Panjāb.
Pronunciation
Adjective
Takri (not comparable)
- Of the Takri script or of a Takri alphabet.
Derived terms
Proper noun
Takri (uncountable)
- An abugida script (nearly extinct) used to write many languages originating in India, including Jammu Dogri, Chambeali, Kangri, Kahluri, Mandeali, Kullui, Gaddi, Mahasui, Kashtwari, Churahi, and Bhateali.
Translations
abugida alphabet of India and Nepal
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