The slang dictionary : $b Etymological, historical and anecdotal
- Language
- EN
- Format
- EPUB
Description
"The slang dictionary: Etymological, historical and anecdotal" by John Camden Hotten is a dictionary of slang first published in 1859. This groundbreaking lexicon captures the vivid, ever-changing language of Victorian London streets, from criminal cant to rhyming slang. Hotten documents the colorful expressions used across all social classes—in Parliament chambers, university halls, and city dens alike. More than mere definitions, the work includes etymologies, historical context, and Hotten's provocative theory that slang thrives wherever crowds gather and artificial life breeds wit, satire, and pointed street humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Summary
"The slang dictionary: Etymological, historical and anecdotal" by John Camden Hotten is a dictionary of slang first published in 1859. This groundbreaking lexicon captures the vivid, ever-changing language of Victorian London streets, from criminal cant to rhyming slang. Hotten documents the colorful expressions used across all social classes—in Parliament chambers, university halls, and city dens alike. More than mere definitions, the work includes etymologies, historical co
FAQ
Is "The slang dictionary : $b Etymological, historical and anecdotal" free to download?
Yes, it is free to download — no sign up needed.
What format is the file?
EPUB.
Reader reviews Be the first
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book.
Write a review
Protected by reCAPTCHA.
More by John Camden Hotten
The History of Signboards, from the Earliest times to the Present Day
John Camden Hotten
No ratings yet
A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James.
John Camden Hotten
No ratings yet
Similar books
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan
John U. Wolff
No ratings yet
Putnam's Word Book: A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary
Louis A. (Louis Andrew) Flemming
No ratings yet
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)
Anonymous
No ratings yet
Geographical etymology: a dictionary of place-names giving their derivations
Christina Blackie
No ratings yet
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Lord Chamberlain" to "Luqman": Volume 17, Slice 1
Various
No ratings yet
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Ebert to Estremadura: Volume 4, Part 2
Various
No ratings yet