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Encyclopedia > John Camden Hotten

John Camden Hotten (1832-1873) was a compiler of English language dictionary of slang. First published in 1859 under the title A dictionary of modern slang, cant, and vulgar words,[1] the book was reprinted numerous times. Year 1832 (MDCCCXXXII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Slang is the use of highly informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speakers dialect or language. ... Year 1859 (MDCCCLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...


Notes

  1. ^ Hotten, John Camden at GetCited

External links

  • Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal By John Camden Hotten. 1874 ed. at Google books


 

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