How Long to Read A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

How Long Does it Take to Read A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 1 minute to read A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Captain Francis Grose

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. • Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. • An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on. • A funny book for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture • Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli

How long is A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue?

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Captain Francis Grose is 177 pages long, and a total of 45,489 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 8 minutes to read A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue aloud.

What Reading Level is A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue?

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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