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Lewis Carroll is credited with the invention of the word chortle, and John Milton introduced pandemonium, according to Vox. This week, try your hand at creating a new word.
Prompt: Write a scene or story that includes a word of your invention.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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