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dilettante
Interesting how this word took on its pejorative sense in the late 18th century. Because I am an occasional participant with Dr Goodword am I a word dilettante?
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Re: dilettante
To avoid the pejorative sense of dilettante, I'd say the vast majority of Agorans are dabblers in language and linguistics....am I a word dilettante?
I can see how the change came about, though. Professionals wouldn't necessarily approve of people getting credit for "liking" art. They need to make it.
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