A History Of Cant And Slang Dictionaries
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| Author | : Julie Coleman |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2004-12-09 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0199254702 |
The second volume of Julie Coleman's fascinating and entertaining history of the uses and the recording of slang and criminal cant takes the story from 1785 to 1858 and explores its first manifestations in the USA and Australia.During this period glossaries of cant are thrown into the shade by dictionaries of slang, which now include the language of thieves and cover a broad spectrum of non-standard English. Cant represented a practical threat to life and property. Slang, the author reveals, was a threat to the moral core of society, insidiously seductive to a wide section of the public.Julie Coleman shows how Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue revolutionised lexicography of non-standard English. She explores the earliest Australian and American slang glossaries, whose authors included the thrice-transported James Hardy Vaux and George Matsell, New York City's first chief of police.
| Author | : Julie Coleman |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2008-11-20 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 0191565253 |
The second volume of Julie Coleman's entertaining and revealing history of the recording and uses of slang and criminal cant takes the story from 1785 to 1858, and explores their manifestations in the United States of America and Australia. During this period glossaries of cant were thrown into the shade by dictionaries of slang, which now covered a broad spectrum of non-standard English, including the language of thieves. Julie Coleman shows how Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue revolutionized the lexicography of the underworld. She explores the compilation and content of the earliest Australian and American slang glossaries, whose authors included the thrice-transported James Hardy Vaux and the legendary George Matsell, New York City's first chief of police, whose The Secret Language of Crime: The Rogue's Lexicon informed the script of Martin Scorcese's film Gangs of New York. Cant represented a tangible danger to life and property, but slang threatened to undermine good behaviour and social morality. Julie Coleman shows how and why they were at once repellent and seductive. Her fascinating account casts fresh light on language and life in some of the darker regions of Great Britain and the English-speaking world.
| Author | : Julie Coleman |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 515 |
| Release | : 2008-10-23 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 0191563587 |
This book continues Julie Coleman's acclaimed history of dictionaries of English slang and cant. It describes the increasingly systematic and scholarly way in which such terms were recorded and classified in the UK, the USA, Australia, and elsewhere, and the huge growth in the publication of and public appetite for dictionaries, glossaries, and guides to the distinctive vocabularies of different social groups, classes, districts, regions, and nations. Dr Coleman describes the origins of words and phrases and explores their history. By copious example she shows how they cast light on everyday life across the globe - from settlers in Canada and Australia and cockneys in London to gang-members in New York and soldiers fighting in the Boer and First World Wars - as well as on the operations of the narcotics trade and the entertainment business and the lives of those attending American colleges and British public schools. The slang lexicographers were a colourful bunch. Those featured in this book include spiritualists, aristocrats, socialists, journalists, psychiatrists, school-boys, criminals, hoboes, police officers, and a serial bigamist. One provided the inspiration for Robert Lewis Stevenson's Long John Silver. Another was allegedly killed by a pork pie. Julie Coleman's account will interest historians of language, crime, poverty, sexuality, and the criminal underworld.
| Author | : Julie Coleman |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2008-11-20 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780199557097 |
This is the first volume in a complete history of the documentation of English cant and slang from 1567 to the present. It gives unparalleled insights into the early history of slang, the people who used it, and how and why it was recorded. It also provides unusual and unexpected insights into the underworlds of early modern England.
| Author | : Julie Coleman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Cant |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John Camden Hotten |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 1859 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John Camden Hotten |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 332 |
| Release | : 2023-09-18 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : |
John Camden Hotten's 'The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal' is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of slang. Delving into the linguistic nuances of colloquial expressions, Hotten provides readers with a captivating look at how language evolves in response to social trends. The book offers a mix of academic analysis and entertaining anecdotes, making it both informative and engaging for readers interested in the study of language and communication. Hotten's meticulous research and keen observations make this dictionary a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of language usage in various contexts. From archaic terms to modern-day jargon, this book covers a wide range of slang expressions, shedding light on their meanings and historical contexts. John Camden Hotten's expertise in lexicography and linguistics shines through in this detailed and enlightening work, making it a must-read for language enthusiasts and scholars alike.
| Author | : John Camden Hotten |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2016-09-13 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9783742876461 |
The slang dictionary is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
| Author | : John Camden Hotten |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2023-10-25 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : |
In 'A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words' by John Camden Hotten, readers are transported to the underbelly of Victorian England through a comprehensive compilation of unconventional language. Hotten's book serves as a window into the vernacular of the time, shedding light on the hidden subcultures and unsavory aspects of society. The literary style of the dictionary is informative yet engaging, allowing readers to delve into the world of slang and colloquial speech with ease. This work is a vital resource for scholars and linguists studying the linguistic evolution of the era. Hotten's meticulous attention to detail and thorough research make this dictionary a valuable addition to any library. John Camden Hotten's extensive background in publishing and interest in language likely inspired him to create such a comprehensive dictionary. His passion for preserving the unconventional language of the time is evident in the meticulous compilation of entries in the book. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to historical accuracy, Hotten has left a lasting legacy with this work. I highly recommend 'A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words' to readers interested in exploring the hidden intricacies of Victorian English language. Hotten's meticulous research and comprehensive approach make this dictionary a valuable resource for anyone studying the history of language or seeking a deeper understanding of the linguistic landscape of the era.
| Author | : Julie Coleman |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2008-11-20 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780199557103 |
The second volume (volume 1, 1567-1784, published in January 2004) of Julie Coleman's fascinating and entertaining history of the uses and the recording of slang and criminal cant takes the story from 1785 to 1858 and explores its first manifestations in the USA and Australia.
