Tag: slang

  • Glossary of Wacky Words I Love (And Use)

    This week’s post is technically just about the Regency Period. Instead, I wanted to provide a brief glossary of words I enjoy, and which I use (sometimes to the confusion of others).  Please forgive my definitions, as any mistakes are certainly my own. Bow Street – reference to the Bow Street Runners or Bow Street…

  • You Called Him What?: Some Regency name-calling

    I love slang and strange turns-of-phrase, especially when it comes to swears and name calling. Now, courtesy of Mr. Southey and “Letters from England,” I have a fun post for today with some English Regency slang. Can’t be sure how much he’s just having fun, and how much truth there was in it, but hey,…

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