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“Wouldst like to con a glimmer with me this early black?’, which he [Cab Calloway] helpfully explains as ‘the proper way to ask a young lady to go to the movies’. It should be noted here, that if the object of your affections replies ‘Kill me’, they are not requesting to be euthanatised and you should not actually murder them. Kill me is merely the Cab Calloway way of saying ‘Show me a good time’ and is the best response you could have hoped for. Jive was rather confusing in this way.”

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Book:The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language
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The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language

This book is a meticulous journey through the English language, uncovering the history and usage of words that have fallen out of common use. Each chapter corresponds to an hour of the day, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of language over time. more

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Mark Forsyth
Mark Forsyth

Mark Forsyth, born in 1977, is a renowned British writer whose works span across various fields, including language, humor, and literary criticism. He is known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights into language. more

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