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How 'napron' became 'apron' (and what that has to do with newts). 'Ahold' or 'a hold'? | Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast

How 'napron' became 'apron' (and what that has to do with newts). 'Ahold' or 'a hold'?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Mar 14, 2023•13 min•Ep 919•Transcript available on Metacast

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919. Rebracketing is a fascinating process that gives us more words than you might imagine, even words from French and Spanish! Also, I find a surprising answer to the question of which is correct: "ahold" or "a hold."

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