A Dictionary of English Rhyming Slangs:
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Author | Anto, Terry / Lillo, Victor |
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ISBN | 9783110529289 |
Published Language | English |
Publication Year | 2017 |
Publisher | De Gruyter Mouton |
Binding | Hardback |
Original Price | €290.00 |
Pages | 1358 |
Ships By | 2-3 days |
Description
This reference work addresses a long-standing need in the study of a class of lexis which attracts attention from scholars and the general public alike. Based on years of extensive research, the dictionary presents a satisfying collection of the varieties of rhyming slang found in and around English-speaking communities worldwide. It covers all forms of rhyming slang in the anglophone world by users from differing social groups and walks of life: criminals, musicians, anglers, second-hand car dealers and sheep-shearers, among many others. Besides ordinary lexical items, this work also lists nicknames and one-off expressions found in culturally valued works, from the fields of literary fiction, poetry, comics, TV and radio series, and films. Each entry is accompanied by chronologically ordered citations from a wide variety of sources (printed and otherwise) showing a word’s life and currency. The scope, size and approach of this significant compilation, supported by a substantial bibliography, make it an indispensable work of reference for anyone with an interest in English slang and a key starting point for future research on the origins, social history and development of this fascinating area of the English lexicon.
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Weight | 2.02 kg |
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Dimensions | 24 × 17 cm |
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