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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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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!


How many words did Shakespeare use just once?

Shakespeare is estimated to have used approximately 1,700 words that appear only once in his works. This extensive vocabulary reflects his creativity and ability to craft language in unique ways. Many of these words were likely coined by him or adapted from existing terms, contributing to the richness of the English language.


How many words did Shakespeare make-up?

About 2,000!!! See related link


What are some words shakespeare invented?

Shakespeare's Proprietary LingoMany words in English were coined by William Shakespeare.Here is a very small list of words he invented:AccusedAddictionAdvertisingAmazementArouseAssassinationBanditBedroomBeachedBlanketBumpCaterChampionCountlessEpilepticFixtureFlawedGenerousHintLonelyMimicNegotiateObscenePremeditatedRantPukesummitswaggerTortureVariedWorthlessZanyShakespeare knew 4,580 words throughout his life as a normal person like yourself would only know under 2,800


How many different words did shakespeare utilize or create in the English language?

1500-1700

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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!


How many words did Shakespeare use just once?

Shakespeare is estimated to have used approximately 1,700 words that appear only once in his works. This extensive vocabulary reflects his creativity and ability to craft language in unique ways. Many of these words were likely coined by him or adapted from existing terms, contributing to the richness of the English language.


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

He was a very smart man.


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


Approximately how many different words are used in Shakespeare's plays?

Shakespeare's plays contain around 31,000 different words.


How many words shakespeare writes in his plays?

At the minimum of 28,250 words.


How many different words did Shakespeare create in the English language?

Shakespeare is credited with creating over 1,700 words in the English language.


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 are in all of Shakespeare's works?

A shitton


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

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