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The slang dictionary

By John Camden Hotten
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The work surveys the origins and uses of cant and slang, explains the hieroglyphic symbols employed by vagrants, and provides a concise history of colloquial speech; it then offers an etymological, historical, and anecdotal dictionary of contemporary slang and cant, with entries that give meanings, suggested derivations, and illustrative notes, followed by focused glossaries and discussions of back slang, rhyming slang, centre slang, hieroglyphic notation, and a bibliography for further reference.

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John Camden Hotten

John Camden Hotten was a 19th-century English publisher and lexicographer, best known for his influential works on slang and colloquial language. His most notable publication, "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words," provides an extensive collection of terms used in various social contexts, particularly in London. Hotten's work captures the vibrant and often colorful vernacular of his time, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the era. In addition to his dictionary, he contributed to the understanding of slang through other publications, making him a significant figure in the study of English language and its informal expressions.

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