Ilocano Dictionary and Grammar: Ilocano-English, English-Ilocano FROM THE PUBLISHER
The most comprehensive dictionary produced of Ilocano (Iloko), the lingua franca of Northern Luzon. Includes an extensive English to Ilocano section.
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Rubino (computational lexicographer for a private company) offers a comprehensive root-based dictionary of the Ilocano language and grammar. It includes entries for roots and affixes with illustrative sentences, idioms, proverbs, common derivatives, and scientific names. Ilocano, Pangasinan, and Tagalog synonyms synonyms are also furnished when appropriate. Derived words that undergo morphological fusion are listed as separate entries to facilitate lexical searches. There is also an affix cross-reference list. An English-to-Ilocano section, information on the pre-Hispanic syllabary, and language maps of the Philippines are also featured. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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