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John Camden Hotten

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John Camden Hotten was a 19th-century English publisher and lexicographer, best known for his influential works on slang and colloquial language. His most notable publication, "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words," provides an extensive collection of terms used in various social contexts, particularly in London. Hotten's work captures the vibrant and often colorful vernacular of his time, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the era. In addition to his dictionary, he contributed to the understanding of slang through other publications, making him a significant figure in the study of English language and its informal expressions.

Books by This Author

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A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words / Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James. cover A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words / Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James. John Camden Hotten The slang dictionary cover The slang dictionary John Camden Hotten