Did you know the term “mobile phone” has been used since the 1940s? That decade offers other surprises when it comes to terms appearing in print at that time. Our continuing series of words from bygone years covers 10 from the decade.

 

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Source: Oxford English Dictionary timelines (oed.com), including recorded citations



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