David W. Maurer

For other people named Dave Maurer, see Dave Maurer (disambiguation).

David Warren Maurer (April 12, 1906 – June 11, 1981) was a professor of linguistics at the University of Louisville from 1937 to 1972. He was the writer of numerous studies of the language of the American underworld.[1]

  1. ^ "David W. Maurer Is Dead at 75. An Expert on Underworld Slang". The New York Times. United Press International. June 14, 1981. Retrieved 2009-06-11.