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Humpty Dumpty and the meaning of words

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.”

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Author adminPosted on 23 August 201117 October 2025Categories Sandeep

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