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A new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew, in its several tribes, of gypsies, beggars, thieves, cheats, &c. With an addition of some proverbs, phrases, figurative speeches, &c
B. E
[ca.1900?]
Facsimile reprint of the original edition, "Printed for G. Hawes... P. Gilbourne ... and W. Davis", London, [1699?].
A new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew, in its several tribes, of gypsies, beggars, thieves, cheats, &c. With an addition of some proverbs, phrases, figurative speeches, &c
B. E
[ca.1900?]
Facsimile reprint of the original edition, "Printed for G. Hawes... P. Gilbourne ... and W. Davis", London, [1699?].
A new canting dictionary: comprehending all the terms, antient and modern, used in the several tribes of gypsies, beggars, shoplifters, highwaymen, foot-pads, and all other clans of cheats and villains [...] Being a complete collection of all that has been publish'd of that kind. With very large additions of words never before made publick [...] With a preface, giving an account of the original [...] of the canting crew; and recommending methods for diminishing these varlets, by better employment of the poor. To which is added a complete collection of songs in the canting dialect
1725
Based upon "A new dictionary of the terms antient and modern of the canting crew", London, 1699 (ESTC).
A new canting dictionary: comprehending all the terms, antient and modern, used in the several tribes of gypsies, beggars, shoplifters, highwaymen, foot-pads, and all other clans of cheats and villains [...] Being a complete collection of all that has been publish'd of that kind. With very large additions of words never before made publick [...] With a preface, giving an account of the original [...] of the canting crew; and recommending methods for diminishing these varlets, by better employment of the poor. To which is added a complete collection of songs in the canting dialect
1725
Based upon "A new dictionary of the terms antient and modern of the canting crew", London, 1699 (ESTC).