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The Hidden History of Coined Words
Book • 2021
In 'The Hidden History of Coined Words', Ralph Keyes delves into the intriguing stories behind the creation of new words.
He reveals that many successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by design, often resulting from whimsy, accidents, or even insults.
The book covers a wide range of word origins, from 'big bang' to 'nerd', and discusses the diverse individuals who contribute to language evolution.
He reveals that many successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by design, often resulting from whimsy, accidents, or even insults.
The book covers a wide range of word origins, from 'big bang' to 'nerd', and discusses the diverse individuals who contribute to language evolution.
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