Polari: The code language gay men used to survive
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http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180212-polari-the-code-language-gay-men-used-to-survive
Polari was spoken to skirt the UK’s strict anti-homosexuality laws. Though largely forgotten, some of its words can be found in dictionaries today.
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How cool! A revival effort would be a fascinating project…
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