Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
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American Pacific Coast
australian
Australian Language
Australian Slang
Australian Underworld
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Cockney Slang
Daisy Roots
Ding Dong
Eau De
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eric
Eric Partridge
flying
Flying Squad
GRAPE VINE
hall
Hop Field
lane
language
London Fire Brigade
lupino
Lupino Lane
Pacific Coast
partridge
Post-second War
Raspberry Tart
Rhyming Slang
sam
Sam Hall
Scotland Yard
Sir JOHN
Sky Rocket
squad
Underworld Term
Young Men
Product details
- ISBN 9780415046022
- Weight: 300g
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 17 Apr 1975
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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This re-issue of Julian Franklyn's classic dictionary not only defines these expressions but also explains their origin and history. An introductory essay examines the roots and development of rhyming slang. Although many people assume that rhyming slang is exclusively Cockney, Franklyn illustrates how it is common to Australian and Americn dialects.
From the unlikely to the bizarre, the 1,500 entries both entertain and enlighten. Cartoons enliven a reference section which combines linguistic detail and cultural analysis. Whether reading the dictionary from cover to cover, or dipping into it as a reference tool, linguists and students of popular culture will find it the definitive source of information on rhyming slang.
Julian Franklyn has worked with Eric Partridge. He is currently living in London.
