How to Swear like an Elizabethan in Devon

Nearly 200 other insulting words and terms were commonly used by Elizabethan Devonians. Mell, ninny hammer, wittol, bally rag, nippy and bull beef. These and nearly 200 other insulting words and terms were commonly used by Elizabethan Devonians. This book unveils them in this list of scandalous, offensive and rude language. Low intelligence, dishonesty, witchcraft, disease and most of all illicit sex were at the heart of how people in Devon were insulted. All terms have been drawn from original documents with examples of the phrases originally said five centuries ago. Not for the easily offended! A companion volume to Strumpets and Ninnycocks also published by the Mint Press also on sale on this website. Publisher The Mint Press. Author Todd Gray Paperback Pages 36 includes 6 black and white images.