About this title: flash lingo n. The canting or slang language A fascinating and hilarious collection of all the words and phrases that raised eyebrows in the 18th century. The original 1796 alternative dictionary of 'The Vulgar Tongue', educated readers in the correct usage of colloquialisms, slang and old English idioms. Includes those familiar entries such as 'mealy-mouthed', originally meaning over-modest, and revives classics that should never have been forgotten, such as 'apple dumplin shop' for a woman's bosom, 'nit squeeger' (a hairdresser) and 'flaybottomist' (a teacher). So, you won't be a 'Jason's ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
Date Published: 2004-09-30
ISBN-13:9781840244137ISBN:1840244135
Description: Very Good. From the shelves of my store. Light shelf wear. Great book for a reasonable and competitive price. Buy risk free and enjoy. I will ship promptly in a bubble wrap mailer. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 2004. Hardcover. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
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Description: Grose, Francis. THE VULGAR TONGUE: BUCKISH SLANG AND PICKPOCKET ELOQUENCE. Edited Alastair Williams. Summersdale Publishers, c2004. 316pp. sm. 8vo. Fine hardcover in d/j. read more
Description: Very good. The original 1785 alternative dictionary of `the vulgar tongue', educating readers in the correct usage of colloquialisms, slang and old English idioms. Includes familiar entries like top-heavy, originally meaning drunk, and revives classics th. read more
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