The First English Dictionary of Slang 1699 by 'B.E. Gent' (English) Paperback Bo

Description: The First English Dictionary of Slang 1699 by 'B.E. Gent', John Simpson The first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings, this book is a lost gem originally intended to educate the polite London classes in the parlance of thieves and ruffians, should they be so unlucky as to wander into the wrong parts of town. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings, this book is a lost gem originally intended to educate the polite London classes in the parlance of thieves and ruffians, should they be so unlucky as to wander into the wrong parts of town.Written originally for the education of the polite London classes in canting - the language of thieves and ruffians - should they be so unlucky as to wander into the wrong parts of town, A New Dictionary of Terms, Ancient and Modern, of the Canting Crew by B.E. Gent is the first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings. It is also the first text which attempts to show the overlap and integration between canting words and common slang. In its refusal to distinguish between criminal vocabulary and the more ordinary everyday English of the period, it sets canting words side by side with terms used by sailors, labourers, and those in the common currency of domestic culture. With an introduction by John Simpson, chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, describing the history and culture of canting in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, as well as the evolution of English slang, this is a fascinating volume for anyone with a curiosity about language, or wishing to reintroduce Dandyprat or Fizzle into their everyday conversation. Anglers, c Cheats, petty Thievs, who have a Stick with a hook at the end, with which they pluck things out of Windows, Grates, &c. also those that draw in People to be cheated. Dandyprat, a little puny Fellow. Grumbletonians, Malecontents, out of Humour with the Government, for want of a Place, or having lost one. Strum, c. a Periwig. Rum-Strum, c. a long Wig; also a handsom Wench, or Strumpet.An invaluable guide to the argot of seventeenth-century low London. Peter Ackroyd Notes A fascinating document for lovers of language, this dictionary was originally written for the education of the polite London classes in the language of thieves and ruffians should they be so unlucky as to wander into the wrong parts of town. Author Biography John Simpson is Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary. He edited (with Edmund Weiner) the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published to great acclaim in 1989. Together with John Ayno, he is also co-editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Slang. He is a world expert on proverbs and slang, has edited dictionaries and regularly lectures and broadcasts on the English language Table of Contents Introduction to the 2010 Edition John Simpson A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew by B. E. Gent Review "An invaluable guide to the argot of seventeenth-century low London." - Peter Ackroyd"Gives us a sense of how rich a mine the English language is and how ingenious its users. Slang is eternal." - Alexander Theroux, Wall Street Journal"A fascinating insight into a bygone linguistic age." - David Crystal Long Description The first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings, this book is a lost gem originally intended to educate the polite London classes in the parlance of thieves and ruffians, should they be so unlucky as to wander into the wrong parts of town. Written originally for the education of the polite London classes in canting - the language of thieves and ruffians - should they be so unlucky as to wander into the wrong parts of town, A New Dictionary of Terms, Ancient and Modern, of the Canting Crew by B.E. Gent is the first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings. It is also the first text which attempts to show the overlap and integration between canting words and common slang. In its refusal to distinguish between criminal vocabulary and the more ordinary everyday English of the period, it sets canting words side by side with terms used by sailors, labourers, and those in the common currency of domestic culture. With an introduction by John Simpson, chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, describing the history and culture of canting in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, as well as the evolution of English slang, this is a fascinating volume for anyone with a curiosity about language, or wishing to reintroduce Dandyprat or Fizzle into their everyday conversation. Anglers, c Cheats, petty Thievs, who have a Stick with a hook at the end, with which they pluck things out of Windows, Grates, &c. also those that draw in People to be cheated. Dandyprat, a little puny Fellow. Grumbletonians, Malecontents, out of Humour with the Government, for want of a Place, or having lost one. Strum, c. a Periwig. Rum-Strum, c. a long Wig; also a handsom Wench, or Strumpet. An invaluable guide to the argot of seventeenth-century low London. - Peter Ackroyd Review Quote "The continuing value of this compilation is not just its historical interest, but the insight that it gives into the urban life of the period." Description for Sales People * First modern edition of the first English dictionary of slang now in trade paperback* A fascinating document for lovers of language* Taps into and feeds current interest in aspects of social history of the seventeenth century Details ISBN1851243879 Short Title 1ST ENGLISH DICT OF SLANG 1699 Pages 224 Publisher Bodleian Library Language English ISBN-10 1851243879 ISBN-13 9781851243877 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2015 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 427.09 Publication Date 2015-09-11 Imprint Bodleian Library Edited by Bodleian Library Staff UK Release Date 2015-09-11 NZ Release Date 2015-09-11 Author John Simpson Alternative 9781851243488 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-09-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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