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A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

Julie Coleman

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  • 272 sidor
  • 2004
The first of four volumes (volume 2, 1785-1858, is forthcoming in 2005) comprising a complete history of the recording of English cant and slang - the jargon of sport, trade, and crime - which give unparalleled insights into the history of slang and the people who used it. Provides information on words and their meanings such as 'ziff' (a young thief), 'bundletail' (a short fat or squat lass), and 'arsworm' (a little diminutive fellow).
  • Författare: Julie Coleman
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9780199254712
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 272
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2004-01-01
  • Förlag: OUP Oxford