The Vulgar Tongue

The Vulgar Tongue Buckish Slang and Pickpocket Eloquence

Hardback (01 Sep 2004)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is a fascinating and hilarious collection of all the words 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781840244137
Publisher: Summersdale
Imprint: Summersdale
Pub date:
DEWEY: 427.003
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 316
Weight: 338g
Height: 176mm
Width: 110mm
Spine width: 34mm