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Francis Grose (nacido antes del 11 de junio de 1731 – 12 de junio de 1791) fue un anticuario, dibujante y lexicógrafo inglés. Nació en la casa de su padre en Broad Street, St-Peter-le-Poer, Londres. Sus padres eran el inmigrante y joyero suizo Francis Jacob Grose (muerto en 1769), y su esposa, Anne (muerto en 1773), hija de Thomas Bennett de Greenford en Middlesex. Grose fue bautizado el 11 de junio de 1731 en la parroquia de St Peter-le-Poer.




16 Ebooks by Francis Grose

Cover of Francis Grose: Supplement to the Antiquities of England and Wales
Francis Grose: Supplement to the Antiquities of England and Wales
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. S’r. Germain’s …
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€12.29
Cover of Francis Grose: The Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: The Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Originally printed as a guide to street slang for men of quality, The Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a gem! The avowed purpose of the dictionary was to give men ‘of fashion’ an insight into the …
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€1.19
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Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, …
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€2.99
Cover of Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, …
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€2.49
Cover of Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, …
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English
€2.99
Cover of Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
This indispensible guide to ‘Slang, University Wit and Pickpocket Eloquence’ contains fascinating insights into the humour and mentality of its compilers. Enrich your vocabulary with the vulgar …
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€15.02
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Francis Grose: Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
First published in 1811, this book is an extensive dictionary of contemporary slang and colloquialisms written by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (before 1731 – 1791) was an English draughtsman, …
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€9.95
Cover of Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, …
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€3.36
Cover of Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, …
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€3.37
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Francis Grose: 1811-Diccionario-De-La-Lengua-Vulgar
Esta guía indispensable para ‘Slang, University Wit y Pickpocket Eloquence’ contiene ideas fascinantes sobre el humor y la mentalidad de sus compiladores. Enriquece tu vocabulario con los ingenios …
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€2.49
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Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose’s ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue’ is a comprehensive and entertaining collection of slang and vulgar language used in the streets of London during the early 19th century. Grose’s …
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€1.99
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Francis Grose: Beowulf
Compuesto hacia el final del primer milenio, el poema anglosajón Beowulf es una de las grandes epopeyas del norte y un clásico de la literatura europea. En su nueva traducción, Seamus Heaney ha …
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€1.99
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Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Do you know your abbess from your elbowshaker? Originally printed as a guide to street slang for men of quality, this reference guide will enrich your vocabulary with vulgar witticisms fashionable …
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€16.26
Cover of Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
The ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, ‘ was written by Francis Grose (a British soldier) just after the American Revolution. In those days, the word vulgar meant slang (although some of Grose’s …
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€2.99
Cover of Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue.
Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue.
Francis Grose published the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, a book that includes a list of slang terms and expressions that were widely used in London and other English towns in the late 18th …
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€0.99
Cover of Francis Grose: Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Francis Grose: Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
A profane guide to the slang from eighteenth-century London’s backstreets and taverns and how to use the antique jargon and curse words in modern conversation.   This slang dictionary …
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€15.02