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Much of what Jackie calls "slang" would be better characterized as "argot". Victor Hugo devoted several chapters to Parisian argot in Les Miserables -- very interesting, but not worth reading unless you read it in French, since it translates awkwardly.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted History of Slang Jackie 03/22/02 06:16 PM Re: History of Slang wwh 03/22/02 08:09 PM Re: History of Slang musick 03/22/02 10:48 PM Re: History of Slang Bobyoungbalt 03/26/02 04:25 AM . Max Quordlepleen 03/26/02 08:35 AM Re: History of Slang Keiva 03/26/02 07:25 PM
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