Ayto, John

OXFORD DICTIONARY OF RHYMING SLANG - 1 - New York Oxford University Press 2002/01/01 - 309

A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.

9780198607519

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English Language Dictionary

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