A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament, the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James; Preceded by a History of Cant
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Gyan Books |
| Pages | 318 |
| ISBN | 978-9362805294 |
| Item Weight | 0.523 kg |
| Dimensions | 2.226 X 3.34 X 11.59 |
| Edition | 1st |
A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament, the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James; Preceded by a History of Cant
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About The Book: "A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words" is a thorough examination of slang across various societal settings, from London's streets to parliamentary chambers. It traces the evolution of slang from ancient times to contemporary usage, categorizing terms by domain and providing glossaries for specialized slang languages like Back Slang and Rhyming Slang. The book sheds light on the secret languages of groups such as costermongers and chaunters. Furthermore, it includes a bibliography of consulted sources and discusses the history and etymology of cant, revealing its ties to vagabond culture and its impact on English.
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