Retronym watch
Article Abstract:
Retronyms are terms for familiar words that have become ambiguous due to new terminology. A retronym for mail delivered by the postal service could be hard mail, a term made necessary by the advent of E-mail and voice mail.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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Confederacy rises again
Article Abstract:
The political structure of the Soviet Union is moving toward a confederation of republics. The origin and usage of English language terms related to confederation are discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1991
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Smilin' thru?
Article Abstract:
Government use of the term 'thru' in place of 'through' is analyzed. Terms being used to describe political factions in post-communist Russia are also discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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