A Classical Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue By Francis Grose

Author : Francis Grose
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781776532759

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Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, constantly evolving slang of their working-class counterparts. That began to change in the early modern period, when several innovative lexicographers began publishing collections of slang terms used by particular subcultures, such as criminals. According to scholars, Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is one of the most important and complete of these early slang dictionaries. Spend some time with this fascinating volume to learn the slang definitions of words and phrases like "poisoned" (pregnant), "shooting the cat" (vomiting after excess alcohol consumption), and "snoozing ken" (a brothel).

Author : Francis Grose
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1785
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39015016460431

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A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1796
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017612244

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A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. By Francis Grose by Anonim Pdf

Author : Captain Francis Grose
Publisher : Beard Books
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : History
ISBN : 1587982471

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The 1931 edition of the classic that presents the fashionable words and favorite expressions of olden times.

Author : Francis Grose,Pierce Egan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1823
Category : English language
ISBN : NYPL:33433069244444

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Grose's Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose,Pierce Egan Pdf

Author : Francis Grose
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0342310445

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A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Captain Francis Grose
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1452184607

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A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Captain Francis Grose Pdf

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. • Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. • Handy pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words whenever needed. • An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on. • A funny gift for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture • Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1788
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1064085446

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A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. By Francis Grose. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1785
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BML:37001101600745

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Author : Francis Grose,Pierce Egan
Publisher : Andesite Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1376317060

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Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose,Pierce Egan Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Francis Grose
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 146994135X

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1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose Pdf

The “1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue,” was written by Francis Grose (a British soldier) just after the American Revolution. The word "vulgar" means slang, though some of them are vulgar. This book was banned in military camps at the time. This book is hysterical, both educational and entertaining. It shows how normal people spoke over 200 years ago, and provides endless possibilities for insulting friends. It is an old dictionary of words that will "pitch kettle" (confound) people if you actually use them, and others are still around, like "to catch a crab" (to fall backwards by missing one's stroke in rowing). If you are into quirky dictionaries like this, then you'll enjoy it.

Author : Francis Grose,Pierce Egan
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0343693178

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Grose's Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose,Pierce Egan Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Scáth Beorh,Grose,Creeping Light Classics
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1727187199

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1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Scáth Beorh,Grose,Creeping Light Classics Pdf

This 1811 edition is based on Captain Francis Grose's 'Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue' first published in 1785, and is a dictionary of slang words. Grose was one of the first lexicographers to collect slang words from all corners of English-speaking society, not just from the professional underworld of pickpockets and bandits. So while 'The Vulgar Tongue' includes many of the words found in earlier 'scoundrels'' dictionaries (such as Head's 'Canting Academy'), it also lists a whole range of mundane slang words sure to inform the writer and researcher as well as entertain the vulgar.

Author : Francis Grose,Pierce Egan
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0343661810

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Grose's Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose,Pierce Egan Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Francis Grose
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1503206130

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1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose Pdf

"[...] ABRAM COVE. A cant word among thieves, signifying a naked or poor man; also a lusty, strong rogue. ABRAM MEN. Pretended mad men. TO SHAM ABRAM. To pretend sickness. ACADEMY, or PUSHING SCHOOL. A brothel. The Floating Academy; the lighters on board of which those persons are confined, who by a late regulation are condemned to hard labour, instead of transportation.-Campbell's Academy; the same, from a gentleman of that name, who had the contract for victualling the hulks or lighters. ACE OF SPADES. A widow. ACCOUNTS. To cast up one's accounts; to vomit. ACORN. You will ride a horse foaled by an acorn, i.e. the gallows, called also the Wooden and Three-legged Mare. You will be hanged.-See THREE-LEGGED MARE.[...]".