Slang Today and Yesterday by Eric Partridge
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.
Rosalind Fergusson is a freelance lexicographer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780710069221 |
| ISBN 10 | 0710069227 |
| Title | Slang Today and Yesterday |
| Author | Eric Partridge |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Law Book Co of Australasia |
| Year published | 1970-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 488 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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