Informal English

Gleaned from antiquated dictionaries, dialect glossaries, studies of folklore, nautical lexicons, historical writings, letters, novels, and miscellaneous sources, Informal English offers a captivating treasure trove of linguistic oddities that will not only entertain but also shed light on America''s colloquial past. Among the gems are:

• Surface-coal: cow dung, widely used for fuel in Texas
  
• Bone...