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Dord

Description:

Dord is a non-existent word that was included in the second edition of Merriam-Webster's New International Dictionary by accident, which defined it as a synonym for "density." This mistake occurred due to a typographical error and was later corrected. Despite its nonexistence, "dord" is often used as an example to showcase the potential errors in dictionary compilation.

Sample sentences:

1. He searched the dictionary for the word "dord" but couldn't find any information about it.
2. Although "dord" doesn't exist, it was mistakenly included in the dictionary with its own definition.
3. The inclusion of "dord" in the dictionary caused confusion among language enthusiasts.

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