Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Grose created his repository after being inspired, in a way, by samuel johnsons great dictionary of the english language, published in 1755. With assistance from his father, grose who developed a. First published in 1785, it is a collection of slang words from all corners of society. Abbess or lady abbess referred to a mistress of a brothel or a woman who procured women for prostitution. Contemporary half blue cloth and boards, paper title label rubbed, else a very nice copy, inner front hinge repaired. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue francis grose. From the 1790s to the 1820s, numerous editions of the dictionary of the vulgar tongue were published.
Dec 23, 2019 groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785 is named after the traditional meaning of vulgar, that is, of the common people. Ive collected a lot of great reference books in my research of diary of bedlam, but by far my favorite is a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by captain francis grose. Thirty years after dr johnson published his great dictionary of the english language 1755, francis grose put out a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785, a compendium of slang johnson had deemed unfit for his learned tome. Classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue download ebook. Slang, euphemisms, and terms of the 1700 and 1800s geri walton. Looking at the slang and vernacular language of the time, this dictionary predated roger mellies bestselling profanisaurus by a good 200 years.
Full view hathitrust digital library hathitrust digital library. Although attributed to francis grose, the 1811 dictionary is actually an updating of grose a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue internet archive. This chapter looks at francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785, a shrewd appeal to the concerns of its time. A dictionary of words and phrases used in ancient and modern law. Groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, revised and corrected, with the addition of numerous slang phrases, collected from tried authorities by egan, pierce ed. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by francis grose. The following slang, euphemisms, and terms are for the letter s, from sq to sz, and primarily taken from francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue published in 1811 squab was a reference to a fat man or woman, and described by grose as being taken from their likeness to a wellstuffed couch, called also a squab. Francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1788 the. It is not quite an obscure work but it does occupy a rather small niche. Oct 19, 20 the following are slang, euphemisms, and terms for the letter a and are primarily taken from francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue published in 1811. Groses subversive title parodied such serious scholarly works as laurence echards classical geographical dictionary 1715, andrew millars an historical, genealogical, and classical. There are many more, and you can find the book here affiliate link.
Other early slang dictionaries include a new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew, first published circa 1698, and francis groses a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, first published in 1785. Dictionary of the vulgar tongue from 1811 becomes online. Classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by francis grose a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Jan 17, 2014 the following slang, euphemisms, and terms are for the letter s, from sq to sz, and primarily taken from francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue published in 1811.
This 1785 dictionary of vulgar phrases is a hilarious. So, it seems a lot of us are actually joining giblets these days without even knowing it. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue work by grose. If not, i highly recommend it, but do be warned that this website includes many vulgar terms and while it is constantly evolving, changing, and. A cruel sport practised at wakes and fairs, in the following manner. Sep 16, 2015 in the introduction to a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, grose claims to have overheard his terms from soldiers on the long march, seamen at the capstern, ladies disposing of their. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by captain francis gross edited by eric partridge. A pocket dictionary of the vulgar tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18thcentury london. Groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785 is named after the traditional meaning of vulgar, that is, of the common people. Foxed, fuddled, swallowed a hare, and other words for. Feb 24, 2012 dictionary of the vulgar tongue from 1811 becomes online hit it was a runaway success when published in 1811 by soldier francis grose, but now the dictionary of the vulgar tongue is getting. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue.
A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue ebook written by francis grose. Grose vulgar tongue may be used in references sections and on talk pages to cite various editions of francis groses work a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. Grose appears to have compiled and edited his dictionary alphabetically, suggesting that he made notes from his sources and later arranged them in the order they were to appear in his wordlist. Francis groses dictionary of slang, the classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue update book sold, 1785 is the founding text of obscene lexicography, and we have acquired the authors own copy of the first edition, thoroughly annotated by him with additions and some expurgations in preparation for the second edition of 1788. These are the different terms i gathered from different news stories about francis groses a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. Excerpts from francis groses a classical dictionary of the. A landmark in the lexicography of slang in its first edition francis grose, ed. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. Groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, revised. Drawing on his own fieldwork, grose also branched out into producing dictionaries, including the famous a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785 and a provincial glossary, with a collection of local proverbs, and popular superstitions 1787. Classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue ebook written by francis grose. Squab was a reference to a fat man or woman, and described by grose as being taken from their likeness to a wellstuffed couch, called. Apr 27, 2009 most students of the english language are familiar with the 1811 dictionary of the vulgar tongue.
He preferred to do his lexicography in the sordid heart of afterhours london. Well, the classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by francis grose published in 1785 goes a bit further in describing this phrase, saying, said of a man and woman who cohabit as husband and wife, without being married. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue roughly daily. Francis grose, author of a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue.
Thirty years after dr johnson published his great dictionary of the english language 1755, francis grose put out a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The vulgate bible, for example, simply meant the version commonly used by the catholic church. Francis grose, a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, reflecting well the low life of the 18th century. Here grose defines a range of odd words and phrases, including smack to kiss, snap the glace break the shop windows, snabble to riffle or plunder and, smush to snatch. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Revised and corrected with the addition of numerous slang phrases collected from tried authorities. Apr 06, 2018 a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue is, fortunately, exactly what it sounds like. Dec 07, 2018 francis grose, author of a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. In 1859 john camden hotten published the 19thcentury material, but a full, historical, scholarly survey was presented by john stephen farmer and w.
A cock sparrow whose wings are clipped, is put into the crown of a. Dictionary of the vulgar tongue from 1811 becomes online hit. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue francis. Reproduction of original from the john rylands university library of manchester. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a. Most students of the english language are familiar with the 1811 dictionary of the vulgar tongue. You dont need to be a philologist or an etymologist to become engrossed in this book on the vulgar tongue, popular language and not crude or coarse talk. Francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue was first published in 1785, and is a dictionary of slang words. Excerpts from francis groses a classical dictionary of. The term vulgar did not originally have a pejorative sense. Jul 17, 20 francis groses dictionary of slang, the classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue update book sold, 1785 is the founding text of obscene lexicography, and we have acquired the authors own copy of the first edition, thoroughly annotated by him with additions and some expurgations in preparation for the second edition of 1788. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue teach translate. Jul 05, 2017 a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue ebook written by francis grose. Not all vulgar speech is considered swear words, referencing sex acts and bodily functions, but many a critic and lexicographer has nonetheless.
Dictionary of the vulgar tongue from 1811 becomes online hit it was a runaway success when published in 1811 by soldier francis grose, but now the dictionary of the vulgar tongue is getting. Giless greek, the esoteric slang of georgian felons, by consulting francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue classic reprint. Click download or read online button to get classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue book now. If not, i highly recommend it, but do be warned that this website includes many vulgar terms and while it is constantly evolving, changing, and growing in size, anyone. Grose was one of the first lexicographers to collect slang words from all corners of society, not just from the professional underworld of pickpockets and bandits. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from english history and helpfully presents them to be used in. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by francis grose and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue holly west. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue classic. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by captain. A cock sparrow whose wings are clipped, is put into the crown of a hat. Drawing on his own fieldwork, grose also branched out into producing dictionaries, including the famous a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1785 and a provincial glossary, with a collection of local proverbs, and popular. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue work by.
Read a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, a hilarious. One who from drunkenness vomits into the lap of the person sitting opposite him. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by francis. Originally published in 1785, the classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue was one of the first lexicons of english slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his latenight excursions to londons slums, dockyards, and taverns. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Internet archive bookreader a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue internet archive bookreader a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue. Classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by francis grose. This is an interesting reference, early 19th century terms and. A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue 1788 the public.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. You can also leaf through its virtual pages for free here admiral of the narrow seas. Apr 01, 2004 1811 dictionary of the vulgar tongue note reprint of the authors lexicon balatronicum. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A landmark in the lexicography of slang in its first edition. The following are slang, euphemisms, and terms for the letter a and are primarily taken from francis groses classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue published in 1811 abbess or lady abbess referred to a mistress of a brothel or a. In the introduction to a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, grose claims to have overheard his terms from soldiers on the long march. Created in 1785 by francis grose, this book is a collection of more goofy vulgarities than you could ever come up with. The supplement to the antiquities was resumed in 1783, this time with a higher proportion of the illustrations being done by other artists. In the introduction to a classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, grose claims to have overheard his terms from soldiers on the long march, seamen at the capstern, ladies disposing of their. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, gale initiated a revolution of its own. The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding recordkeeping made possible by advances in the printing press. A pocket dictionary of the vulgar tongue chronicle books.
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