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When Words Were Worth Fighting Over

In 1961, the publication of Merriam-Webster's <em>Third International Dictionary </em>sparked an uproar with its inclusion of the word &quot;ain't.&quot; (Flickr User Greeblie)
In 1961, the publication of Merriam-Webster's Third International Dictionary sparked an uproar with its inclusion of the word "ain't." (Flickr User Greeblie)

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