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The Silly Syclopedia: Containing Daffynishuns Of The Words Of The Slang Language Spoken By Midshipmen Of The U.S. Naval Academy (1908)

The Silly Syclopedia: Containing Daffynishuns Of The Words Of The Slang Language Spoken By Midshipmen Of The U.S. Naval Academy (1908)

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ISBN10: 1120927927
ISBN13: 9781120927927
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Silly Syclopedia is a humorous and entertaining book that was originally published in 1908. Written by Bilger, Billy, it contains a collection of daffynishuns (definitions) of the words and phrases commonly used by midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy. The book is a compilation of slang language spoken by the midshipmen, and it provides a unique insight into the language and culture of the naval academy during that time period. The Silly Syclopedia is a fun and lighthearted read that is sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who enjoys language and humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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