1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
A Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit & Pickpocket Eloquence
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Campbell McCutcheon (Edited by)
Amberley 2008
Paperback 221 pages  
1848680627 | 9781848680623 |  Product code: 86392  
Soldier, scholar and champion drinker, Francis Grose published the first recognized dictionary of slang in 1785. It contained two categories of entries: cant language, or slang, and burlesque phrases, the latter being drawn from 'the most classical authorities' - soldiers, sailors and fish wives. The book is an indispensable guide, not only to late 18th century slang words and phrases (Hook and Snivey with Nix the Buffer has even Google stumped), but also to the lively and chaotic social life of late 18th century England. Slightly off-mint.
 
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