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Polari has been the secret language of gay men and women through the 20th century. This work presents a lexicon of Polari as well as a more general dictionary of lesbian and gay slang.

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'Simply Fantabulosa!... Definitely worth a vada and at [pound]12.99 an ideal pressy for your omee Palone!! So get out your handbag and get trollin to the shops!' Scotsgay Magazine

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements Preface Introduction to the Dictionary of Polari Dictionary of Polari Introduction to the Dictionary of Gay Slang Dictionary of Gay Slang References Index

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: 1/25/2004 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780826473431, 978-0826473431
      ISBN10: 0826473431
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Polari has been the secret language of gay men and women through the 20th century. This work presents a lexicon of Polari as well as a more general dictionary of lesbian and gay slang.

      Trade Review
      'Simply Fantabulosa!... Definitely worth a vada and at [pound]12.99 an ideal pressy for your omee Palone!! So get out your handbag and get trollin to the shops!' Scotsgay Magazine

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements Preface Introduction to the Dictionary of Polari Dictionary of Polari Introduction to the Dictionary of Gay Slang Dictionary of Gay Slang References Index

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