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inauthor:"Francis Grose" from books.google.com
The 1931 edition of the classic that presents the fashionable words and favorite expressions of olden times.
inauthor:"Francis Grose" from books.google.com
First published in 1811, this book is an extensive dictionary of contemporary slang and colloquialisms written by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (before 1731 - 1791) was an English draughtsman, antiquary, and lexicographer.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.
inauthor:"Francis Grose" from books.google.com
So pull up your rum drawers, use your sconce and you won't be a Jason's Fleece if you buy this book. In fact, take full advantage of THE VULGAR TONGUE and you'll be much less of a nigmenog.