HIS WAS THE LAST WORD
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Lexicographer G. Venkatasubbaiah, who passed away at 107, leaves behind an irreplaceable legacy
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Lexicographer G. Venkatasubbaiah reading 50th year celebrations sppliment of The Hindu Bengaluru edition at his house in Bengaluru
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Lexicographer G. Venkatasubbaiah, who passed away at 107, leaves behind an irreplaceable legacy
People of Karnataka called G. Venkatasubbaiah (GV), who passed away on Monday at 107, a “walking dictionary” and it was no cliché. Even at an advanced age, the lexicographer remained the final arbiter on Kannada words, their etymology, usage, and grammar.
GV, suffering from age-related illnesses, was admitted to a private hospital a week ago. His last rites were conducted with State honours on Monday.