Slang and its Analogues Past and Present. A Dictionary, Historical and Comparative of the Heterodox Speech of all Classes of Society for More Than Thr

By William Ernest Henley and John Stephen Farmer

Book Overview

This highly comprehensive dictionary takes a deep dive into heterodox speech, tracking over 300 years of slang and its usage across various classes and societies. With extensive synonyms in several European languages, this dictionary is an invaluable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of language.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021413097
• ISBN13: 9781021413093
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"