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Erik Wemple: frankenstorm terminology


Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 10/29/2012

Hurricane Sandy: ‘Frankenstorm’ floods the English language
By Erik Wemple
It might be here to stay.

By Erik Wemple  |  09:03 AM ET, 10/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  hurricane sandy, hurricane sandy path, hurricane sandy forecast, hurricane sandy update, hurricane sandy frankenstorm, frankenstorm language, frankdenstorm english language, frankenstorm terminology

 
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