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'Scofflaw' and Inventing Words for Money

Word Matters

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What Is the Meaning of the Word Scofflaw?

It was invented in 1924 and it wasn't invented by Delsivir King. He wanted to come up with a word to describe people who failed to abide by the 18th Amendment. 25,000 people joined this contest. In 1924, that's what money would do, $200. There were some great possibilities.

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