If you are a student, translator, or language enthusiast diving into the rich world of Marathi literature or conversation, you have likely encountered a famous reference: .
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Let’s break down the facts, the folklore, and the best (legal) alternatives. First, a small but important correction: The dictionary often referred to as “Chaus” is actually “A Dictionary, Marathi and English” compiled by Captain James Thomas Molesworth and later revised by Baba Padmanji and L. R. Chaus .