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...construction used in the world of computers? What is the (a) word for the kind of noun construction where you glom together two or more previously happy, minding-their-own-business nouns, but retain the initial caps for each? For example:

- WordPerfect
- StarOffice
- NoteTab

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glom together two nouns

Hi Scott - welcome to the madhouse.

Have a look at the thread (also under Q&A) called Conjoined Words - we have thrown a few ideas around, but join the fun


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Thank you, maverick, for your reply, and for pointing out the "Conjoined words" thread. Sellotype(tm) is a great suggestion!

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I don't know the brand, Sellotype, or is it sellotape?

What's a potfor? To cook in.
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Why, to welcome, obviously!
Glad to have you!



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