Lexicographers compile dictionaries, considering the intended use and type of dictionary. They choose which words to include, how to organize them, and how much information to provide. Some famous lexicographers are Noah Webster and Pierre Larousse. People who compile dictionaries are called lexicographers. While sometimes considered a branch of linguistics, the art of lexicography is […]
Ghost words are errors in reference works, such as “dord” which appeared in Webster’s New International Dictionary in 1934. Neologisms created on the internet can also become legitimate words. Ghost words originate from misinterpretation, mispronunciation, or confusion and can take a long time to clear from use. The term was coined in 1886 by Professor […]
