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Lots of them. For example, from Act II scene 4 of All's Well that Ends Well, "He wears his honour in a box, unseen, that hugs his kicky-wicky here at home" "Kicky-wicky"?? I wish I knew.

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Who Has Coined the Most English Words?

William Shakespeare - he coined many words and phrases - with bated breath (merchant of Venice) - - a foregone conclusion (Othello) -. His use of language also shaped today's language.


Why is William Shakespeare timeless?

Shakespeare wrote over thirty plays, many of which are considered among the best in the history of the theater. He wrote over a hundred and fifty sonnets, among the greatest in the English language. Many words and phrases Shakespeare coined have become household words, a phrase Shakespeare coined. His plays have been in continual revival since they were first produced. He has been translated into almost every language on the planet. He is taught in English, literature, drama, and theater classes, not only in the English-speaking world, but in the entire world. He is The Man. Shakespeare Rocks!


What can you infer about William Shakespeare from the fact that he coined so many idioms?

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What play did Shakespeare use the word amazement in?

Among the many words that Shakespeare coined, amazement was used in numerous plays. One of the earliest was in the Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, when Prospero tells Miranda, "Be collected; No more amazement; tell your piteous heart that there is no harm done."


How many words did Williams shakespeare use and how many do they use today?

shakespeare used 31534 words and we use over 60, 000


How many words shakespeare writes in his plays?

At the minimum of 28,250 words.


How many words did shakespeare put into the dictionary?

It depends which dictionary, doesn't it? Shakespeare was responsible for inventing many words which were not previously recorded, and for using many words in ways not previously recorded. Estimates of the numbers vary.


How many words can you find in shakespeare's name?

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How many words are in all of Shakespeare's works?

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How many words did Shakespeare utilize in the King James Bible?

William Shakespeare did not write anything in the King James version of the bible.


How many words did Shakespeare know and use and how did he invent them?

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How many four letter words are there in the name William Shakespeare?

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