Dictionnaire Complet De L'argot Employé Dans Les Mystères De Paris
1844
Dictionnaire Complet De L'argot Employé Dans Les Mystères De Paris
1844
Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference, Language & Communication, Law & Criminology
Published in 1844, 'Dictionnaire Complet De L'argot Employé Dans Les Mystères De Paris' is an anonymous linguistic work that serves as a comprehensive dictionary of criminal slang used by thieves and con artists in mid-19th century Paris. It includes a glossary of argot terms, practical dialogues, and descriptions of criminal methods, providing insights into the unique language of the underworld. This text captures the inventive jargon of criminals, reflecting their lexicon and operational tactics within Parisian society.
