A new canting dictionary
Subtitle: comprehending all the terms, ancient and modern, used in the several tribes of gypsies, beggars, shoplifters, highwaymen, foot-pads, and all other clans of cheats and villains. Interspersed with proverbs, phrases, figurative speeches, &c. 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, progress, &c. 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.
Published: 1725
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
Subjects: Cant.; English language -- Slang -- Dictionaries.; Rogues and vagabonds.
Other titles: Canting dictionary.