A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and [Hardcover]

Name : A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and [Hardcover]

Author : John Camden Hotten

Book Format : Hardcover

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9789362808264

Language : English

Pages : 301-400 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : "A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words" is a thorough examination of slang across various societal settings, from London's streets to parliamentary chambers. It traces the evolution of slang from ancient times to contemporary usage, categorizing terms by domain and providing glossaries for specialized slang languages like Back Slang and Rhyming Slang. The book sheds light on the secret languages of groups such as costermongers and chaunters. Furthermore, it includes a bibliography of consulted sources and discusses the history and etymology of cant, revealing its ties to vagabond culture and its impact on English. About The Author: John Camden Hotten (1832–1873) was an English publisher. He authored minor biographies of Thackeray and Dickens and contributed to literary publications like the Literary Gazette. Hotten's diverse works included translations, editing, and compilations such as "The Original List of Persons who went from Great Britain to the American Plantations, 1600–1700," significant for genealogists. His final work, "Macaulay the Historian," was published posthumously. The Title 'A Dictionary of Modern 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; Preceded by a History of Cant and

Country of Origin : India