Pra·krit
| \ ˈprä-ˌkrit
, -krət \
, -krət \
Definition of Prakrit
: any or all of the ancient Indo-Aryan languages or dialects other than Sanskrit — see Indo-European Languages Table
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“Prakrit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prakrit. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of Prakrit was in 1766
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