Canting Dictionary (1736): A Collection of the Canting Words and Terms, both ancient and modern, used by Beggars, Gypsies, Cheats, House-Breakers, Shop-Lifters, Foot-Pads, Highway-Men, &c.
Transcribed here: http://www.fromoldbooks.org/NathanBailey-CantingDictionary/transcription.html
Highlights:
It is all Bob - all is safe
Captain Hackum - a fighting, blustering Bully
Drumbelo - a dull, heavy fellow
Nigmenog - a very silly fellow
Juckum-gage - a chamber pot
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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