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John Hotten

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John Hotten was a British publisher who compiled the 1859 *Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words*, a pioneering reference work in the documentation of English slang.

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John Hotten scores 7.47/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Lexicographer category. Pioneering slang documentation and substantial historical value, tempered by uneven sourcing, borrowing controversies, and Victorian editorial limitat...
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