The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

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The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

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Author: John Ayto

Type: PAPERBACK

ISBN: 9780198607519

Date: 9th October, 2003

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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  2. Dictionaries
  3. Reference Works
  4. Comparative Linguistics

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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.

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