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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2019

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from Portmanteau · host Eric Hunley

Brexit, Bennifer, Brangelina. Infotainment infomercial and podcast .What do these all have in common? They're portmanteaus, sometimes called Frankenwords. These were first used by Lewis Carroll in "Through the Looking-Glass" and we are surrounded by by them everywhere we look. This new show - Portmanteau - will cover a new portmanteau every episode - they'll be short - and look into the history of the word of the day. These may be well known or they may be brand new. They may even be suggested by you. Be sure to subscribe today and join in on the fun.

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