Slang And Its Analogues Past And Present: A Dictionary, Historical And Comparative, Of The Heterodox Speech Of All Classes Of Society For More Than Th

by William Ernest Henley

Henley's exhaustive dictionary of slang provides a window into how language evolves over time. From the street argot of 18th-century London to the hip lingo of the 1960s, his entries demonstrate the colorful and creative ways in which people use language to express themselves. A must-have for anyone interested in the history of English and the quirks of language.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021770388
• ISBN13: 9781021770387
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"