Argot
Argot noun - The special terms or expressions of a particular group or field.
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Yiddish as a Second Language: Don drops a little Yiddish, notably "schtum," meaning "quiet." Coming from East London, Don would know a few Yiddish words that have crept into the criminal argot.
Source: Film / Sexy Beast - The criminal argot of East End London Gangsters has also absorbed a few Yiddish words.
Source: Yiddish as a Second Language - The Book (and Film) A Clockwork Orange by Miſter Anthony Burgeſs frequently uſes 'thou', 'thee' and 'thine' in Addition to many pretend Words inſpir'd by the Argot of Ruſsia.
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