“Warboding” is a new portmanteau word coined to describe the period of warlike tension. Other portmanteau words of a lighter nature recently invented in the United States include: — “Reminuisances”: Long-winded reminiscences. “Sinema”: A naughty film. “Roosevelvef: The charming Roosevelt manner. “Representathieves”: Corrupt politicians.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 October 1939, Page 9
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