A Dictionary Of Slang And Unconventional English (Two-Volume Set)
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Author: Eric Partridge
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This two-volume lexicographical reference presents Eric Partridge’s authoritative catalogue of British and Commonwealth slang, cant, jargon, and colloquial idioms from the 16th century through the mid-20th century. Partridge instructs with scholarly precision and irreverent wit, detailing the linguistic evolution of criminal argot, military expressions, working-class vernacular, and literary slang. The work argues for the cultural and historical significance of non-standard English, illustrating how informal speech reflects shifting social norms, class tensions, and national character. Each entry is annotated with etymology, usage context, and literary citations, commanding attention as both a linguistic resource and a cultural document.
Author: Eric Partridge
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This two-volume lexicographical reference presents Eric Partridge’s authoritative catalogue of British and Commonwealth slang, cant, jargon, and colloquial idioms from the 16th century through the mid-20th century. Partridge instructs with scholarly precision and irreverent wit, detailing the linguistic evolution of criminal argot, military expressions, working-class vernacular, and literary slang. The work argues for the cultural and historical significance of non-standard English, illustrating how informal speech reflects shifting social norms, class tensions, and national character. Each entry is annotated with etymology, usage context, and literary citations, commanding attention as both a linguistic resource and a cultural document.