Dictionary of Rhyming Slang by Julian Franklyn

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Dictionary of Rhyming Slang by Julian Franklyn

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Dictionary of Rhyming Slang by Julian Franklyn

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.

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Julian Franklyn has worked with Eric Partridge. He is currently living in London.
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ISBN 13 9780710080523
ISBN 10 0710080522
Title Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
Author Julian Franklyn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
Year published 1975-04-17
Number of pages 214
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.