The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal by Hotten
"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.)
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| Author | Hotten, John Camden, 1832-1873 |
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| Title | The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Dictionary_of_Modern_Slang,_Cant,_and_Vulgar_Words |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- England -- London -- Slang -- Dictionaries |
| Subject | English language -- Dialects -- England -- London -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Subject | London (England) -- Languages -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42108 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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