A Pocket Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue
£9.99
- A Pocket Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue is a slang lexicon first published in 1785 by a militia captain.
- Compiled from his adventures in London’s slums and taverns.
- Reveals origins of phrases like "birthday suit" and covers topics from money to anatomical references.
- Dimensions: 140x89mm
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£9.99
- We currently have 5 in stock.
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- Description
A Pocket Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue originally published in 1785, this lexicon of English slang was compiled by a militia captain from the words and phrases he heard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns.
This handy pocket-sized edition will reveal the origin of phrases like 'birthday suit' and allow you to whip out vintage curse words at a moment's notice. Its subjects include money, drunkenness, the act of amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and much, much more. The spiritual (and spirited) ancestor of Roger's Profanisaurus.
- Author: Grose, Francis & Mockus, Steve
- Publisher: Chronicle (Books)
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 208
- Dimensions: 140x89mm
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