I believe the book "Hoson-Jobson, The Anglo-Indian Dictionary", ISBN 1-85326-363-X, is available on line. It states the word "Talook" has various shades of meaning in different parts of India., etc. etc. brinds Colin asked :- The inventory papers of John Hollow (c 1858-1834) when listing his property mention two Mouzahs and a Tallook, they are named. I understand a Mouzah was a village. Is this correct? What is a Tallook (could be Sallook)?