Description
A Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
Coordinator: Franklyn Julian
Language: English
Subjects for A Dictionary of Rhyming Slang:
Keywords
Young Men; Sam Hall; lupino; Rhyming Slang; lane; Lupino Lane; eric; London Fire Brigade; partridge; Sir JOHN; flying; Australian Underworld; squad; Cockney Slang; sam; American Pacific Coast; hall; Daisy Roots; australian; Eric Partridge; language; Australian Language; Pacific Coast; Can; Australian Slang; GRAPE VINE; Hop Field; Ding Dong; Sky Rocket; Flying Squad; Post-second War; Raspberry Tart; Eau De; Scotland Yard; Underworld Term
· 13.8x21.6 cm · Hardback
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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.
