A dictionary of slang and unconventional english is a dictionary of slang originally compiled by the noted lexicographer of the english language eric partridge the first edition was published in 1937 and seven editions were eventually published by partridge an eighth edition was published in 1984 after partridges death by editor paul beale in 1990 beale published an abridged version partridges concise dictionary of slang and unconventional english the dictionary was . A dictionary of slang and unconventional english eric partridge routledge may 2 2006 foreign language study 1432 pages 3 reviews the definitive work on the subject this dictionary available again in its eighth edition gives a full account of slang and unconventional english over four centuries and will entertain and inform all . A dictionary of slang and unconventional english partridge eric on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers a dictionary of slang and unconventional english. The definitive work on slang and unconventional english this edition is fully revised and updated by paul beale and includes some 500 new entries the dictionary gives a fully documented account of english slang over four centuries and will entertain and inform all lovers of the english language. A dictionary of slang and unconventional english colloquialisms and catch phrases fossilised jokes and puns general nicknames vulgarisms and such americanisms as have been naturalised author