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The First English Dictionary of Slang, 1699

by Simpson, John

Format: Hardback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
Date of publication: 2010-10-15
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Description: A fascinating document for lovers of language, which draws together various early works which codified 'cant', the slang language of the criminal underworld, and more general terms in everyday use by sailors, labourers and in domestic life in the 17th century. Find out if you chounter, or are blobber-lippd!
In-Stock: 1
Weight: 461g
Subject Keywords: Language,Literature,Teaching
ISBN: 9781851243488
Genre: Language & Literature (Teaching & Learning)

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