tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840970427223609542.post8301473134440051351..comments2020-01-28T06:18:22.591-08:00Comments on J Walker words: BanerkJulian Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608209516525331555noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840970427223609542.post-28893697596328442652012-03-09T11:48:23.272-08:002012-03-09T11:48:23.272-08:00There are lots of words which work in this way - p...There are lots of words which work in this way - portmanteau words, in which parts of two (or I suppose more if required) words are fused to make a new word; but 'portmanteau' is not a portmanteau word since 'manteau' is a complete word in its own right. Common portmanteau words are 'brunch', 'fanzine', 'motel', 'transistor', but not 'email' or 'newscast', since these contain complete words. A portmanteau was a trunk with two equal containing areas, which stands when open like a wardrobe; each half would not be able to function as a safe container for transporting clothes. <br /><br />Hybrid animals produce hybrid names, some of which are becoming recognised - donkra (donkey + zebra), leopon (leopard + lion), and liger (lion + tiger). All of these are portmanteau words.<br /><br />'Banana' is a wonderful word with a fine history, beginning in the Garden of Eden - see 'Discovering Words in the Kitchen'Julian Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608209516525331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840970427223609542.post-3174420322022507832012-03-09T02:14:50.409-08:002012-03-09T02:14:50.409-08:00Thank you for championing my new word Miss Media! ...Thank you for championing my new word Miss Media! Do you think "Banerk" can survive in our constantly evolving lexicology? Is taht a word lol? I look forward the blogger's response. Iam going Banerk here just thinking about it!!Jake Coatesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840970427223609542.post-16935298244717861822012-03-07T01:33:07.989-08:002012-03-07T01:33:07.989-08:00Many thanks for helping to 'spread the word...Many thanks for helping to 'spread the word'!MrsDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496531589282197228noreply@blogger.com