Slang and its Analogues Past and Present. A Dictionary, Historical and Comparative of the Heterodox Speech of all Classes of Society for More Than Three Hundred Years. With Synonyms in English, French, German, Italian, etc; Volume 6 - William Ernest Henley - Bog

This comprehensive dictionary of slang was originally published in 1890 and includes entries from a wide variety of sources and cultures. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the use and evolution of informal language across time and place.
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