"skunked term" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: skunked terms [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American lawyer, lexicographer, and teacher Bryan A. Garner, and since adopted by some other style guides. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q4979931}} Coined by American lawyer, lexicographer, and teacher Bryan A. Garner Head templates: {{en-noun}} skunked term (plural skunked terms)
  1. A word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages. Wikipedia link: skunked term
    Sense id: en-skunked_term-en-noun-3hdNCMSh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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