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maven edited the summary of Anthony Burgess Monday, December 3, 2012.
Overview
British author and linguist, perhaps best known today for A Clockwork Orange.Resources
- Nadsat Dictionary: It gives the meaning and possibly origin of various words used in A Clockwork Orange.
<caption>A sample of terms from the Nadsat dictionary</caption><tbody>
Word Meaning Origin Bezoomy Mad Russian: Byezoomiyi/mad, insane Dook Ghost Gypsy: Dook/magic & Russian: Dukh/Spirit/ghost Vaysay Washroom/Toilet French: W.C. (pron. Vey-sey)/watercloset
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Peach edited the summary of Anthony Burgess Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
Overview
British author and linguist, perhaps best known today for A Clockwork Orange.Resources
- Nadsat Dictionary: It gives the meaning and possibly origin of various words used in A Clockwork Orange.
<caption>A sample of terms from the Nadsat dictionary</caption><tbody>
Word Meaning Origin Bezoomy Mad Russian: Byezoomiyi/mad, insane Dook Ghost Gypsy: Dook/magic & Russian: Dukh/Spirit/ghost Vaysay Washroom/Toilet French: W.C. (pron. Vey-sey)/watercloset
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Peach edited the summary of Anthony Burgess Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
Overview
British author and linguist, perhaps best known today for A Clockwork OrangeResources
- Nadsat Dictionary: It gives the meaning and possible origin of various words used in A Clockwork Orange.
<caption>A sample of terms from the Nadsat dictionary</caption><tbody>
Word Meaning Origin Bezoomy Mad Russian: Byezoomiyi/mad, insane Dook Ghost Gypsy: Dook/magic & Russian: Dukh/Spirit/ghost Vaysay Washroom/Toilet French: W.C. (pron. Vey-sey)/watercloset - Nadsat Dictionary: It gives the meaning and possible origin of various words used in A Clockwork Orange.
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