Luke MacGregor

Did William Shakespeare really invent all those words?

August 19, 2013
Arts, Culture & Media

Scholars and the OED have cited Shakespeare as the originator of more than 1600 words. While he was the first to write down many words, new research fueled by computer analysis indicates he didn't invent as many words as once thought.

Did William Shakespeare really invent all those words?

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