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245	1	2	_aA new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew in its several tribes of gypsies, beggers, thieves, cheats, &c.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Dictionary_of_the_Terms_Ancient_and_Modern_of_the_Canting_Crew
500			_aRelease date is 2025-04-17
508			_aChris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A new dictionary of the terms ancient and modern of the canting crew" by B.E. Gent. is a historical lexicon written in the late 17th or early 18th century. This reference work focuses on the slang, jargon, and specialized vocabulary used by distinct social groups such as gypsies, beggars, thieves, and other marginalized or criminal "tribes." Designed not only as an informative resource but also as an entertaining and sometimes satirical read, the dictionary claims to be especially helpful for foreigners and the general public to safeguard themselves—offering insight into the language and practices of those who might deceive them. The opening of the dictionary provides both a preface and the start of the alphabetical entries. The preface briefly discusses the antiquity and wide cultural presence of beggars and gypsies across Europe, referencing their historical roots, universality, and evolving social roles. It also alludes to the connection between these groups and proverbial or witty speech, setting a context for the colorful language to follow. The main body immediately launches into concise definitions and explanations of canting terms, giving readers a vivid and comprehensive glimpse into the slang world of street life, criminality, and lower-class society. The entries include both purely criminal argot and contemporary colloquial phrases, creating an engaging and unusual window into everyday and illicit English speech of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: W. Hawes, P. Gilbourne and W. Davis, 1699
653			_aRomanies -- Languages
653			_aEnglish language -- Slang -- Dictionaries
856	4		_uhttp://archive.org/details/newdictionaryoft00be
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75897
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