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HOBSON-JOBSONED (1)

HOBSON-JOBSONED (1)
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corrupted (a word or expression, or a foreign expression) when translated into English. It comes from "O Hasan, O Husain!" (ritual cry of mourning for Hasan and Husain, grandsons of Mohammed who were killed in battle). British troops in India heard these words and called it Hobson-Jobson. Used figuratively in this lecture. SHSBC Binder 6 Approved Glossary