Tag: slang
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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…
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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,…