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Something Rhymes with Purple

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The Linguistic Journey of 'Fridge': Spelling, Pronunciation, and Branding

This chapter examines the unique spelling of 'fridge' and its unexpected 'D,' tracing its origins to the brand Frigidaire and the Latin word for cold, 'frigidus.' The discussion highlights how pronunciation and branding influenced the evolution of the term.

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