Anachronymism

What is Anachronymism?


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An abbreviation or acronym that has become obsolete. Derived from the word acronym and anachronism.

cc at the end of a letter -- meaning carbon copy (sheets of ink-coated paper were placed between blank sheets in a typewriter, producing multiple copies). Actual carbon copies are virtually unknown but the "cc" persists as shorthand for multiple copies.


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