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Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

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Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, constantly evolving slang of their working-class counterparts. That began to change in the early modern period, when several innovative lexicographers began publishing collections of slang terms used by particular subcultures, such as criminals. According to scholars, Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is one of the most important and complete of these early slang dictionaries. Spend some time with this fascinating volume to learn the slang definitions of words and phrases like "poisoned" (pregnant), "shooting the cat" (vomiting after excess alcohol consumption), and "snoozing ken" (a brothel).


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Publisher: Duke Classics

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  • ISBN: 9781620136850
  • Release date: February 12, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781620136850
  • File size: 431 KB
  • Release date: February 12, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781620136850
  • File size: 428 KB
  • Release date: February 12, 2014

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EPUB ebook
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English

Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, constantly evolving slang of their working-class counterparts. That began to change in the early modern period, when several innovative lexicographers began publishing collections of slang terms used by particular subcultures, such as criminals. According to scholars, Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is one of the most important and complete of these early slang dictionaries. Spend some time with this fascinating volume to learn the slang definitions of words and phrases like "poisoned" (pregnant), "shooting the cat" (vomiting after excess alcohol consumption), and "snoozing ken" (a brothel).


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  • Details

    Publisher:
    Duke Classics

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781620136850
    Release date: February 12, 2014

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620136850
    File size: 431 KB
    Release date: February 12, 2014

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620136850
    File size: 428 KB
    Release date: February 12, 2014

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
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