The hidden history of coined words /

"How are words coined? That provides the focus of The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on extensive research, its author, Ralph Keyes, has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number were coined whimsically, to taunt, eve...

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Main Author:	Keyes, Ralph (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Subjects:	English language > New words. English language > Etymology. Anglais (Langue) > Étymologie. Linguistics. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES. Historical & Comparative. Etymology. English language > Etymology English language > New words Electronic books.
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