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Inclusion of Cant Lexicography: "Surprisingly enough, The Ladies Dictionary printed for John Dunton in 1694 contains some cant terms.... most of the cant terms selected describe different orders of women beggars. the majority are briefly treated; but a few longer explanations are taken verbatim from The Canting Academy: Autem Morts, Kynchin Morts, Mumpers, Night-Walkers, Patricos, Shop-Lifts,etc. The appearance of cant in this work is important as an indication of its widespread vogue show more (220)." Ref: The English Dictionary From Cawdry to Johnson 1604-1755by De Witt t. Starnes and Gertrude E. Noyes, Chapel Hill 1946. show less