Talk:borogove

Should it not be 'neologism' rather than 'portmanteau'? It doesn't seem to be a combination of any other words.86.174.4.203 14:39, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

RFV discussion: October 2015–February 2016
A Jabberwocky nonce word, but also one that I reckon falls under WT:FICTION. Note to closer: If this fails, it should probably be moved to an appropriate appendix rather than deleted outright; if nothing else, it is the etymon for . —Μετάknowledge discuss/deeds 18:25, 13 October 2015 (UTC) I can find a few outside of Lewis Carroll: Kiwima (talk) 06:20, 14 October 2015 (UTC)
 * The above quotes are for borogrove, with r after g. Thus, are are inapplicable to borogove. Searches: . --Dan Polansky (talk) 08:21, 17 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Right you are. Ok, how about these?
 * Kiwima (talk) 18:09, 10 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Kiwima (talk) 18:09, 10 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Kiwima (talk) 18:09, 10 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Kiwima (talk) 18:09, 10 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Kiwima (talk) 18:09, 10 December 2015 (UTC)


 * RFV-passed, since the citations above appear valid. - -sche (discuss) 17:59, 13 February 2016 (UTC)