Dictionary of American Slang edited by Wentworth & Flexner 1960 Hardcover

Description: Dictionary of American Slang edited by Wentworth & Flexner (1960 Hardcover Edition)"This dictionary is an absolute must-have for every writer, fiction or nonfiction. We haven't found a better slang dictionary yet. It has virtually all the slang words in there, words that you just won't find anywhere else. One of the very nice and helpful features is that it tells you in what year the word was used first and susequently, and in which publication (book or newspaper, etc.), and how the meaning changed over the course of the decades. The dictionary also has sentence examples on how the word was used, e.g. in which context, so you know exactly when and how to use it in your applications. It's just very interesting to find out the original meaning and usage of certain slang words and to enrich your own vocabulary. We highly recommend it!" - Scherfcom, Amazon Reviewer"An amazing piece of the forgotten language from the period. This originally was published in 1934 so it’s fantastic not just for the breadth of scope. Words are arranged by fields of profession. From Actors to Dopesters; Drama through Petroleum wells on to Telegraphers, Wildcatters and Writing. With this and a dictionary of diner and restaurant slang you can easily write a period work without failing in accuracy. Don’t lend it out. You’ll never see it again." - D. Sullivan, Amazon ReviewerVintage Hardcover / Crowell / 1960 / Good Condition (No Dustjacket)

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