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Author: John Camden Hotten
Publisher: London : Chatto and Windus
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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Author: John Camden Hotten
Publisher: London : Chatto and Windus
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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Author: John Camden Hotten
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: JOHN CAMDEN HOTTEN
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
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Slang, like everything else, changes much in the course of time; and though but fifteen years have elapsed since this Dictionary was first introduced to the public, alterations have since then been many and frequent in the subject of which it treats. The first issue of a work of this kind is, too, ever beset with difficulties, and the compiler was always aware that, though under the circumstances of its production the book was an undoubted success, it necessarily lacked many of the elements which would make that success lasting, and cause the “Slang Dictionary” to be regarded as an authority and a work of reference not merely among the uneducated, but among people of cultivated tastes and inquiring minds. For though the vulgar use of the word Slang applies to those words only which are used by the dangerous classes and the lowest grades of society, the term has in reality, and should have—as every one who has ever studied the subject knows—a much wider significance. Bearing this in mind, the original publisher of this Dictionary lost no opportunity[vi] of obtaining information of a useful kind, which could hardly find place in any other book of reference, with the intention of eventually bringing out an entirely new edition, in which all former errors should be corrected and all fresh meanings and new words find a place. His intention always was to give those words which are familiar to all conversant with our colloquialisms and locutions, but which have hitherto been connected with an unwritten tongue, a local habitation, and to produce a book which, in its way, would be as useful to students of philology, as well as to lovers of human nature in all its phases, as any standard work in the English language. The squeamishness which tries to ignore the existence of slang fails signally, for not only in the streets and the prisons, but at the bar, on the bench, in the pulpit, and in the Houses of Parliament, does slang make itself heard, and, as the shortest and safest means to an end, understood too. My predecessor, the original compiler, did not live to see his wish become an actual fact; and, failing him, it devolved upon me to undertake the task of revision and addition. How far this has been accomplished, the curious reader who is possessed of a copy of each edition can best judge for himself by comparing any couple of pages he may select. Of my own share in the work I wish to say nothing, as I have mainly benefited by the labours of others; but I may say[vii] that, when I undertook the position of editor of what, with the smallest possible stretch of fancy, may now be called a new book, I had no idea that the alteration would be nearly so large or so manifest. However, as the work is now done, it will best speak for itself, and, as good wine needs no bush, I will leave it, in all hope of their tenderness, to those readers who are best qualified to say how the task has been consummated. In conclusion, it is but fair for me to thank, as strongly as weak words will permit, those gentlemen who have in various ways assisted me. To two of them, who are well known in the world of literature, and who have not only aided me with advice, but have placed many new words and etymologies at my service, I am under particular obligation. With this I beg to subscribe myself, the reader’s most obedient servant,
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Author: John Camden Hotten
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Pages : 382
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Author: John Camden Hotten
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Pages : 382
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Author: Anon.
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ISBN: 9781528705868
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 394
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First published in 1873, this fascination volume contains a comprehensive dictionary of contemporary English slang and cant. It explores the common language of British back streets, looking at vulgar language, the secret dialect and symbolism of criminals and vagabonds, rhyming slang, and much more. This vintage book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the English language and its etymology, and it is not to be missed by collectors. Contents include: "The History of Cant, or the Secret Language of Vagabonds," "Account of the Hieroglyphics used by Vagabonds," "A Short History of Slang, or the Vulgar Language of Fast Life," "Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words," "Some Account of the Back Slang," etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Author: John Camden Hotten
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Languages : en
Pages : 454
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Author: Hotten John Camden
Publisher: Double 9 Books
ISBN: 9789358714593
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John Camden Hotten wrote a book titled The Slang Dictionary Etymological Historical and Anecdotal, which was originally released in 1859. The book offers a compilation of slang terms and expressions from that era, together with explanations of their origins and definitions. Along with slang from different social classes and professions, it also contains slang used by criminals. The book went through many versions since it was well-liked at the time and subsequent editions included new slang terminology and updated definitions. For linguists, historians, and anybody else interested in the development of the English language, the book continues to be an important source of information.
