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Its a contraction of Frigidaire, the name of the company that in 1916 were the first manufacturer of self contained refrigerators.

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Fridge was brand of refrigerator?

"Fridge" is an American slang term for any refrigerator. Some linguists believe it was originally a colloquial abbreviation for one brand of refigerator; "Frigidaire." However, it chould just as easily have originated as a colloquial abbreviation for the word "refrigerator" itself.


Where did the word refrigerator come from?

It is an abbreviation of the word "Refrigerator". The extra "d" most likely was inserted to clarify its pronunciation. (Fridge vs Frige)


How do you spell fridge?

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How do you spell refidgerater?

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fridge


What is the plural of fridge?

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What is the full name for the fridge?

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What is the difference between a refrigerator and a refrigerator?

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