Introduction

In this episode, we're going to explore the language of the tudor underworld. Throughout thefif ten hundreds, england saw a significant rise in vagabonds and beggars. Those who couldn't survive by simple begging often turned to thievery, gambling and fraud. This sub culture had its own social structure, and it also had its own vocabulary. Several books were published in an attempt to highlight the life style and language of these peoplewho lived on the fringes of society.