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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the
slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This
slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from
English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the
conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the
Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first
lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who
collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to
London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in
this colorful pocket dictionary. * Learn the origin of phrases like
birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. * Handy
pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words
whenever needed. * An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and
highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and
learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket
Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening
contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a
topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress,
male and female naughty bits, and so on. * A funny gift for
wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of
British humor and culture * Perfect for those who loved How to
Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney
Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J.
Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by
Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James
Napoli"
b>This day-to-day desk calendar features hundreds of humorous
terms from 18th-century London for a year's worth of colorful
conversations. Calling all potty-mouthed wordplay lovers and
history buffs! Based on the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar
Tongue, first published in 1785 and one of the earliest collections
of English slang, this funny and useful calendar offers a daily
dose of wordplay, swear words, and insults from Georgian-era
London's urban dockyards, slums, and taverns 365 days of the year.
A Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 2022 Daily Calendar is perfect
for history fanatics, English majors, and anyone wanting to spice
up their language. * 6 x 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 inches * 314 tear-away pages
* Daily dose of linguistic humor * Easy display for your home or
office * Perfect for fans of The Shakespeare Insult Generator and
Creative Cursing
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