A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

Volume 1: 1567-1784

Omschrijving

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).
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Schrijver
Coleman, Julie (, University of Leicester)
Titel
A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries
Uitgever
Oxford University Press
Jaar
2004
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
272
Gewicht
612 gr
EAN
9780199254712
Afmetingen
235 x 159 x 21 mm
Bindwijze
Hardback

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