英语词汇slang的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

slang. The fabled “Dutch General Slangeuberg noted for his abusive and exaggerated epithets when he reproved the men under his command” is not the source for the word slang. Nei- ther is the Italian s-lingua—s, the negative, and lingua, “lan- guage,” equaling slingua (slang), or “bad language.” No one is sure, but some prominent etymologists, including Ernest Weekley, believe that slang may come from the Norwegian slengjakeften, “to sling the jaw,” “to abuse.” The word dates back to the late 18th century.

词汇	slang
词源	slang. The fabled “Dutch General Slangeuberg noted for his abusive and exaggerated epithets when he reproved the men under his command” is not the source for the word slang. Nei- ther is the Italian s-lingua—s, the negative, and lingua, “lan- guage,” equaling slingua (slang), or “bad language.” No one is sure, but some prominent etymologists, including Ernest Weekley, believe that slang may come from the Norwegian slengjakeften, “to sling the jaw,” “to abuse.” The word dates back to the late 18th century.
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