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“An amoeba is a formless thing which takes many shapes. It moves by thrusting out an arm, and flowing into the arm. It multiplies by pulling itself in two, without permanently diminishing the original. So with words. A meaning may develop on the periphery of the body of meanings associated with a word, and shortly this tentacle-meaning has grown to such proportions that it dwarfs all other meanings.”

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Charlton Laird

Charlton Laird (1901-1984) was a British novelist known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into human nature. His works are typically set against the backdrop of social realism and explore themes such as class, gender, and power. more

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