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Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and... Zobraziť viac
Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its... Zobraziť viac
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From ambulance chaser to zoot suit, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang.... Zobraziť viac
