E-Prime in English

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Etymology: Clipping of English-Prime. Coined by its inventor, D David Bourland, Jr. (1928-2000). Etymology templates: {{clipping of|en|English-Prime|nodot=1}} Clipping of English-Prime Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} E-Prime

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"E-Prime" meaning in English

Proper name