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Subject:Re: Inventing words for fun and profit From:Scott Downie <sdownie -at- FARALLON -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 7 Jun 1996 13:01:54 -0700
>I absolutely agree with those who are irritated by the pointless invention
of
>new words--particularly when these words are self-consciously designed to
bring
>attention to their authors. On the other hand, we shouldn't forget that
>invention is an important part of what makes our language so wonderful.
Hubba, hubba! I'll gribjab that freen any triftoid of the boshpot.
"Hypobole" Forever!
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