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Francis Grose
1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue [EPUB ebook]

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This indispensible guide to ‘Slang, University Wit and Pickpocket Eloquence’ contains fascinating insights into the humour and mentality of its compilers. Enrich your vocabulary with the vulgar witticisms fashionable 200 years ago; wince at jests considered well beyond the pale today. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is reproduced here unabridged, in its politically incorrect glory.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781445620039 ● Editor Campbell McCutcheon ● Publisher Amberley Publishing ● Published 2008 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3176379 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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