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This extensive text by the author is a dictionary of slang terms and expressions used throughout the cultures of English-speaking peoples, from the Victorian era to the early 20th Century. The author's work draws from a wide range of subcultures across the UK, US and other English-speaking areas, including prison, military, sporting and criminal slang, as well as terms that were popularised by notable literary figures. The dictionary contains a wealth of information about the etymology and diverse origins of slang terms, and the author discusses how slang has been influenced by everything from Celtic and Romany languages to Yiddish, Anglo-Indian dialects and Pidgin English. This fascinating and detailed text is a unique insight into how slang has shaped the English language and offers a glimpse into the hidden worlds of many different communities.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This extensive text by the author is a dictionary of slang terms and expressions used throughout the cultures of English-speaking peoples, from the Victorian era to the early 20th Century. The author's work draws from a wide range of subcultures across the UK, US and other English-speaking areas, including prison, military, sporting and criminal slang, as well as terms that were popularised by notable literary figures. The dictionary contains a wealth of information about the etymology and diverse origins of slang terms, and the author discusses how slang has been influenced by everything from Celtic and Romany languages to Yiddish, Anglo-Indian dialects and Pidgin English. This fascinating and detailed text is a unique insight into how slang has shaped the English language and offers a glimpse into the hidden worlds of many different communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330687130_0

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