#victorianslang

[kaneevans93]

9. Doing The Bear (courting that involves hugging)

[kjarta]

Quite interesting indeed #qi #quiteinteresting #victorianslang #funny https://www.instagram.com/p/BwWRvioBJeFnejYB8fqF60j5konNV9GxwIqGQA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14v7vvja0ils5

[vntgbaublesnbit]

Here's another one I'm at a toss up on - which egg? I'm leaning right because the other one looks sort of like an ornament to me, but I think it's a bit dark. Debating about possibly making the image blue, since it's like getting a First Place Blue Ribbon. Thoughts? #victorianslang #victorianstyle #taketheegg

[vntgbaublesnbit]

I'm working on a new line of slang cards from the Victorian era at the suggestion of a friend. I need help deciding - which of these images looks more like they've "Got the Morbs?" I'm leaning toward the ladies lounging looking bored because I have another card where I plan to use a woman's face, but the faces are pretty different... I'll post my other concepts in just a minute. #victorianstyle #victorianslang #gotthemorbs

[atthequillsmercy]

Time to bring this phrase back. #wordporn #wordnerd #etymology #nerdproblems #victorianslang

[befluentnyc]

// Victorian slang //

You might think modern American slang - to take a selfie or to be a hipster - sound pretty crazy, but it's nothing compared to the slang of Victorian England.

Have a look at this link and find out what in the world a "bag o' mystery" is or what it means to "shake a flannin."  You'll have a gigglemug in no time!

http://theweek.com/articles/567412/56-delightful-victorian-slang-terms-should-using