In this classic reference work, John Stephen Farmer and W.E. Henley provide a comprehensive dictionary of English slang from the 16th to the early 20th century. Organized alphabetically and including synonyms in French and other languages, this volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the colloquial language of the past. With over 1,000 pages of entries, this book promises to entertain and enlighten language scholars and word enthusiasts...