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Jackspeak - A Guide to British Naval Slang and Usage

By: Bloomsbury

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: WWI Historical Books (Bloomsbury)

Last Stocked on 6/6/2018

Product Info

Title
Jackspeak - A Guide to British Naval Slang and Usage
Publisher
Category
Author
Rick Jolly
Publish Year
2011
Pages
526
Dimensions
6.25x8.5x1.25"
NKG Part #
2147635022
Type
Hardcover

Description

Know what it means to “spin a dit?” Or to be in “a drop of roughers?” This comprehensive guide to the humorous and colorful slang of the British Royal Navy explains it all in layman's terms. Compiled by a decorated ex-Royal Marine surgeon, it contains often-hilarious examples of common usage, useful cross-references, and comic illustrations by Tugg, the popular cartoonist from the service newspaper Navy News. Jackspeak is essential for anyone with an interest in the Royal Navy - or who just enjoys fun wordplay!