The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, based on the work of Francis Grose, is a celebrated lexicon of the slang, cant, and colloquial speech of Georgian England. It defines the colourful underworld vocabulary of thieves, soldiers, sailors, and street life, often with wit and earthy humour.
A delight for lovers of language and social history, the dictionary preserves words and expressions that rarely appeared in polite print. It opens a window onto the everyday speech of the period. This free EPUB edition presents the complete dictionary for readers interested in historical slang, lexicography, and English social life.