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First published in 1933, this Routledge revival explores the colourful landscape of English and American slang across historical and contemporary usage. Eric Partridge examines everyday slang expressions alongside specialist vocabularies from Cockney communities, journalism, commerce, maritime life, law, and the church. The book reveals how slang functions within different social and professional contexts, offering readers both accessible entry points and deeper linguistic insights. Ideal for language scholars and curious readers alike, this work remains a foundational reference for understanding how slang shapes and reflects cultural identity. The detailed analysis of slang's quirks and characteristics provides valuable context for anyone interested in the evolution of spoken and written English.

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Explores both contemporary and historical slang usage from the English and American languages with scholarly detail.

Includes specialist sections on Cockney slang, journalistic language, commercial terminology, and nautical, legal and ecclesiastical vocabularies.

First published in 1933, this Routledge Revivals edition brings a classic linguistics text back into circulation.

Suitable for both academic scholars and general readers with an interest in language development and cultural expression.

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Release Date
10 April 2015
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