A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue

Here's a reprint of the long out of print classic work by Captain Francis Grose. It was the first dictionary of English slang and appeared in 1785. This reprint is taken from the third edition of 1796, the last to be revised by Grose himself. The editor has chosen the best of the 1796 edition and has annotated the text for the modern reader. flash lingo n. The canting or slang language A fascinating and hilarious collection of all the words and phrases that raised eyebrows in the 18th century. The original 1796 alternative dictionary of 'The Vulgar Tongue', educated readers in the correct usage of colloquialisms, slang and old English idioms. Includes those familiar entries such as 'mealy-mouthed', originally meaning over-modest, and revives classics that should never have been forgotten, such as 'apple dumplin shop' for a woman's bosom, 'nit squeeger' (a hairdresser) and 'flaybottomist' (a teacher). So, you won't be a 'Jason's Fleece' if you buy this book. In fact, take full advantage of the Vulgar Tongue and you'll be much less of a 'nigmenog'. No true aspiring vulgarite should leave home without it!