Date: Mon, 3 Apr 1995 13:35:25 -0500

From: Lewis Sanborne lsanbore[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]SAUNIX.SAU.EDU

Subject: names to nouns



I'm forwarding this query that has me stumped:



Is there a term for the process of turning a proper name into a word?



The original querier cites Angstrom. I'll forward any replies back. Thanks!

Lew Sanborne lsanbore[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]saunix.sau.edu

St. Ambrose University

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