1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

Francis Grose

336 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

nonfiction history reference challenging funny informative slow-paced
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Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, constantly evolving slang of their working-class counterp...

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