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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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Lingua Inglese ● Formato EPUB ● ISBN 9781445620039 ● Editore Campbell McCutcheon ● Casa editrice Amberley Publishing ● Pubblicato 2008 ● Scaricabile 6 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 3176379 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM

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