A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries: Volume 1: 1567-1784 - A History Of Cant and Slang Dictionaries - Coleman, Julie (, University of Leicester) - Books - Oxford University Press - 9780199254712 - March 11, 2004
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A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries: Volume 1: 1567-1784 - A History Of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

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The first of three volumes 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), and 'arsworm' (a diminutive fellow).


272 pages, illustrations, tables, bibliography, index

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released March 11, 2004
ISBN13 9780199254712
Publishers Oxford University Press
Pages 272
Dimensions 161 × 239 × 21 mm   ·   607 g
Language English  

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