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Author: Eric Partridge ISBN: 9781317432142
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 17, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Eric Partridge
ISBN: 9781317432142
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 17, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1933, this book explores both contemporary and historical slang, focusing on the characteristics and quirks of the English and American languages. As well as looking at commonly used slang, there are sections that give the reader insight into more unusual areas such as Cockney slang, slang in journalism and slang in commerce, as well as slang used by sailors, the law and the church. The book will be of interest to scholars and the general readers who take an interest in language.

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First published in 1933, this book explores both contemporary and historical slang, focusing on the characteristics and quirks of the English and American languages. As well as looking at commonly used slang, there are sections that give the reader insight into more unusual areas such as Cockney slang, slang in journalism and slang in commerce, as well as slang used by sailors, the law and the church. The book will be of interest to scholars and the general readers who take an interest in language.

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