![]() After two further editions, the book became the basis of an 1811 updating and expansion called Lexicon Balatronicum: Aĭictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket Eloquence, with nearly 5,000 defined entries. Credit as founder of general slang lexicography (as distinct from those who dealt in specialized lexicons of the vocabularies of thieves and tramps) goes to the distinguished British antiquarian Francis Grose, who published A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue in 1785. History of Slang Lexicography In historical justification, this book joins itself to an Anglo-American tradition going back a little more than 200 years. These terms are no longer kept quietly in books, but at least in a book such as this, the words are explained, their usage offered, and histories described when available. Yes, children may sneak off into corners with this book and find dirty words-but the printed book is now challenged and often superseded as a source of these terms by films, television programs, and the Internet. It is up to the reader to also be careful and responsible in using these powerful and provocative words. As a lexicographer, I collect and record slang because it is there-but this has been done carefully and responsibly. Lexicography is a science in that it values accuracy, completeness, and demonstrability. Theoretically in linguistics, any corpus or body of vocabulary is worth recording. A dictionary like this, which specializes in terms not to be lightly used in polite society, may therefore be thought of as teaching and advocating these terms. Why This Book Was Made Why devote a book to this sort of uncouth language? Dictionaries are popularly thought to have strong influence, giving validity and authority to the entries and therefore having social and moral impact. Also, the editor must attempt to explain what slang is and the history of slang lexicography. PREFACE To the Fourth Edition T HE EDITOR OF A DICTIONARY OF SLANG owes explanations to the general reader about why such a book is made, how it was made, and how to use it. Y Z APPENDIX A: Words for “Drunk,” “Intoxicated,” and “Intoxicated by Drugs” APPENDIX B: Guide to Text Messaging Abbreviations Copyright About the Publisher Founding EditorĬONTENTS PREFACE to the Fourth Edition GUIDE to the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates.DICTIONARY OF American Slang FOURTH EDITIONīARBARA ANN KIPFER Ph.D. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Year should not be greater than current year If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. Sorry! We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. GREAT NEWS! We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. GREAT NEWS! We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. GREAT NEWS! We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location.Īlso an additional volunteer within fifty miles.Īlso an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. GREAT NEWS! We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos You may not upload any more photos to this memorial
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