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Why are some new words adopted, while others are ignored? Allan Metcalf explores this question in his fascinating look at new-word creation. In surveying past coinages and proposed new words, Metcalf discerns lessons for linguistic longevity.Metcalf, Allan A. is the author of 'Predicting New Words The Secrets of Their Success', published 2004 under ISBN 9780618130085 and ISBN 061813008X.
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