Lag's Lexicon - A Comprehensive Dictionary and Encyclopædia of the English Prison of To-day

Originally published in 1950, this Lag's Lexicon was compiled for a variety of reasons, with the object of entertainment, amusement, or enlightenment. Now it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context and to see which words are still in use to this day.

Product details

• Assisted by: Tempest Paul (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032574738
• ISBN: 978-1-032-57473-8
• No. of pages: 234
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Prison and Prisoners
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; England, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Reference, Reference works, Slang & dialect humour, HUMOR / Topic / Language, c 1950 to c 1959, Penology and punishment, Penology & punishment, Slang and dialect humour, C 1945 To C 1960