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Cockney Rhyming Slang: A Criminal Code?

Explore the fascinating linguistics behind Cockney Rhyming Slang, from its murky origins as a Victorian cryptolect designed to confuse the…

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Glib, Glim, and Grunt: A Secret History of Thieves’ Cant, the Anti-Language of the Underworld

In the shadowy corners of Renaissance England, a secret language was born out of desperation and defiance. Known as Thieves'…

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