A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries: Volume I: 1567-1784
| AUTHOR | Coleman, Julie |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (03/11/2004) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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The first of three volumes (volume 2, 1785-1874, forthcoming in 2005; volume 3, 1874 to present, forthcoming in 2007) 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), 'bundletail' (a short fat or squat lass), and 'arsworm' (a little diminutive fellow).
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ISBN-13:
9780199254712
ISBN-10:
0199254710
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.14 x 0.77 x 9.54 inches
Weight:
1.34 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Dictionaries
Reference | Linguistics - General
Dewey Decimal:
423.028
Library of Congress Control Number:
2004298362
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The first of three volumes (volume 2, 1785-1874, forthcoming in 2005; volume 3, 1874 to present, forthcoming in 2007) 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), 'bundletail' (a short fat or squat lass), and 'arsworm' (a little diminutive fellow).
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Author:
Coleman, Julie
Julie Zine Colemanhas an M.A. in biblical studies and is a popular retreat and conference speaker. During her 20-year teaching career, she was named Teacher of the Year for Anne Arundel County. She and her husband live in the Annapolis, Maryland, area. You can find out more about her ministry at www.juliecoleman.org.
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