Billingsgate Language
“Foul language, or abuse. Billingsgate is the market where the fishwomen assemble to purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes they are somewhat apt to leave decency and good manners a little on the left hand.”
“Foul language, or abuse. Billingsgate is the market where the fishwomen assemble to purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes they are somewhat apt to leave decency and good manners a little on the left hand.”
Cora Lee, Regency Romance Author 
I love my Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
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Isn’t it great? I’ve only been through a small part of it, but I’ve learned quite a lot already 😀
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Great excerpt. I just got the dictionary on my Kindle last week. LOVE it!!
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I’ve had it for a few weeks now, but haven’t had a chance to go through much of it. Regency Word Wednesday gave me a good reason to use it 😀
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Most definitely. And by the by, I LOVE your new blog. Way to go!!!
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Thanks! I’ve been spiffing it up little by little the last couple of weeks 🙂
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