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What are the portmanteaus in Jabberwocky?

The poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll is famous for its use of nonsense words, many of which are portmanteaus. Here are some examples:

Jabberwocky: A combination of "jabber" and "whacky" or "jackdaw" (a black bird)

Mimsy: A combination of "flimsy" and "miserable"

Jubjub: A combination of "jubilant" and "jubilee"

Frumious: A combination of "furious" and "fuming"

Bandersnatch: This word is likely not a portmanteau, but rather a combination of "bander" (from "banderole" meaning a strip of cloth) and "snatch."

These are just a few examples, and Carroll likely created many other portmanteaus in the poem. The beauty of these words is their ambiguity, allowing the reader to imagine their own meanings and interpretations.

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