The Largest Historical Dictionary of English Slang Now Free Online: Covers 500 Years of the "Vulgar Tongue"

"The three volumes of Green's Dictionary of Slang demonstrate the sheer scope of a lifetime of research by Jonathon Green, the leading slang lexicographer of our time. A remarkable collection of this often reviled but endlessly fascinating area of the English language, it covers slang from the past five centuries right up to the present day, from all the different English-speaking countries and regions."

"Totaling 10.3 million words and over 53,000 entries, the collection provides the definitions of 100,000 words and over 413,000 citations. Every word and phrase is authenticated by genuine and fully-referenced citations of its use, giving the work a level of authority and scholarship unmatched by any other publication in this field. If you head over to Amazon, that's how you will find Green's Dictionary of Slang pitched to consumers. The dictionary is an attractive three-volume, hard-bound set. But it comes at a price. $1,327.78."

"Green's Dictionary of Slang has become available as a free website, giving you access to an even more updated version of the dictionary. Collectively, the website lets you trace the development of slang over the past 500 years. And, as Mental Floss notes, the site "allows lookups of word definitions and etymologies for free, and, for a well-worth-it subscription fee, it offers citations and more extensive search options." If you've ever wondered about the meaning of words like kidlywink, gollier, and linthead, you now know"

Green's Dictionary of Slang is a three-volume, 10.3-million-word reference containing over 53,000 entries, 100,000 definitions, and more than 413,000 citations. The printed three-volume hardbound set has a retail price of $1,327.78. The dictionary is now available as a free, updated website that allows users to trace slang development across five centuries and English-speaking regions. The site offers free lookups of definitions and etymologies and provides a paid subscription for access to citations and enhanced search features. Every word and phrase in the dictionary is authenticated with genuine, fully referenced citations, supporting its scholarly authority.

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