A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James.

Author: Hotten, John Camden

Synopsis:

'A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words' takes readers on a fascinating journey through the hidden language of 19th-century London. Written by John Camden Hotten, this comprehensive dictionary unveils the secret lexicon used by various social classes, from the streets of London to the prestigious universities, the Houses of Parliament, the notorious St. Giles dens, and even the opulent palaces of St. James. With its extensive collection of slang, cant, and vulgar words, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the colorful and often scandalous underbelly of Victorian society.

Genres:
Non-fiction, Reference, Linguistics

Themes:
Language and communication, Social class and hierarchy, Cultural history

Subjects:

• Cambridge (England) -- Languages -- Dictionaries
• Cant -- Dictionaries
• Cant -- England -- London -- Dictionaries
• English language -- Dialects -- England -- London -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
• English language -- England -- London -- Slang -- Dictionaries
• London (England) -- Languages -- Dictionaries
• Oxford (England) -- Languages -- Dictionaries

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