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    The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang
    The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang
    The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang
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    The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang

    By Ian Hall

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    British Slang, and Cockney Rhyming slang, presented alphabetically, and humorously.
    Whether you're researching a novel, you want to be the life and soul of the party, or you just want to have a laugh at us daft Brits... this book is for you!
    Thousands of references, hundreds of pages and millions of man-hours are in this book, ready for your glimpse into the wacky humor and slang of British life.
    A great reference tool, and a great laugh.
    A must for all writers, get yours today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIan Hall
    Release dateApr 24, 2016
    ISBN9781310055829
    The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang
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    Ian Hall

    Ian Hall is a former Commander Officer of No. 31 Squadron (1992-4), as well as being the editor and writer of the Squadron Association's three-times-a-year 32-page newsletter. He is the author of Upwards, an aviation-themed novel currently available as a Kindle download. This is his first full-length historical study, having previously penned a 80-page history of No 31 Squadron's early Tornado years.

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