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about the table of portmanteau wordsThe English word portmanteau is derived from the French word portemanteau, which translated literally means carries (the) cloak. It is an illusion to the idea that a portmanteau word is two words in oneit makes the two contributing words into one; it "cloaks" or conceals them. All the portmanteau words in The Muse's table follow Lewis Carroll's original conception and definition. All the entries have been contributed by Electricka's visitors or ETAF Staff. The table displays two kinds of portmanteau words:
In addition to the portmanteau words themselves, the table indicates the source words that were elided to make up the portmanteau word and the definition of each such source word, if not self-evident. Comments are added, as appropriate. Credit is given to the contributor. The portmanteau words, source words, definitions, and other elements in the table may be searched, sorted, printed, and otherwise arranged for your convenience.
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