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1. 4000 Year Old Dunes

   About to be destroyed and replaced with a golf course. Is it worth it?
   www.blindedbythebling.co.uk

   

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2. Chris Denning's Homepage - Polari

   Unravel the mysteries of Polari, a near-extinct form of British gay slang. Scroll down the word list and bibliography.
   www.chris-d.net

   

3. Covey Crump - Royal Navy

   English slang and colloquialisms that have their origins with sailors in the Royal Navy, as compiled by a Commander Covey-Crump in 1955.
   www.royal-navy.mod.uk

   

4. Dictionary of Slang

   Look up a specific term or simply browse the entries of this database of British slang. Includes related links and a bibliography.
   www.peevish.co.uk

   

5. Everyday English and Slang in Ireland

   Read a "deadly" - that is, very cool - dictionary of "Oirish English". Sign the guestbook or follow related links.
   www.at.artslink.co.za

   

6. London Slang

   Everything you ever wanted to know about London or Estuary English. Entries are organized alphabetically, with a section on slang used in films.
   www.londonslang.com

   

7. Polari

   Guide to Polari, described as "A Cinderella among languages". Read a history of this gay men's slang, and view a list of Polari vocabulary.
   members.aol.com

   

8. Scottish Slang Productions

   Browse a small collection of Scottish slang presented in RealAudio format.
   www.paidmyre.demon.co.uk

   

9. Some Irish Slang

   Comprehensive list of Irish slang words, along with examples of use and meanings.
   www.loughman.dna.ie