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“GHOST WORDS” IN DICTIONARIES

THERE’S NOTHING SCARY ABOUT DICTIONARY “GHOST WORDS.” They’re the result of misreading, mistranscribing, and plain old editorial goofing. Here’s a selection gleaned from several Internet sources.  Dord. Wikipedia recounts, “The … Continue reading

January 13, 2025 · 3 Comments