A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

Name: A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries
Brand: OUP Oxford
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The first of three volumes (volume 2, 1785-1874, forthcoming in 2005; volume 3, 1874 to present, forthcoming in 2007) 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).

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 272
Release Date:: 2004-03-11
Publication Date:: 2004-01-08
Publisher:: OUP Oxford
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0199254710
ISBN13:: 9780199254712
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 575 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 19 cm

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