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GLOSSARIES OF CANT IN THE SERIES OF BOOKS BELLMAN OF LONDON BY T. DEKKER
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G. V. Ryabichkina
Astrakhan State University
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Submitted:
May 22, 2009
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Abstract.
In the article the brief analysis of the glossaries of cant in the series of books by T. Dekker is represented. T. Dekker reflects on the origin and nature of cant looking at its history from the erection of the Babel tower. Cant lexical units are accompanied by lexicographic analysis based on the data of the most developed Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English by E. Partridzh.
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Key words and phrases:
кэнт
глоссарии кэнта
кэнтизмы
лексикографический анализ
cant
cant glossaries
cant lexical units
lexicographic analysis
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References:
- Coleman J. A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008. XII. Volume I: 1567-1784. 259 p.
- Dekker Th. The Belman of London. Bringing to Light the Most Notorious Villainies that Are Now Practised in the Indom. London: Nataniel Butter, 1608.
- Gotti M. The Language of Thieves and Vagabonds. 17th and 18th Century Canting Lexicography in England. Tübingen: M. Niemeyer, 1999.
- Harman Th. A Caveat or Warening for Common Cursetors Vulgarely Called Vagabones. London: Wylliam Gryffith, 1567.
- Harman Th. A Caveat or Warening for Common Cursetors Vulgarely Called Vagabones … Augmented and Inlarged by the First Author Thereof. London: H. Middleton, 1573.
- Partridge E. A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English / Edited by Paul Beale. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1984. XXIX. 8th ed. 1400 p.
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