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English2  +  552717 Fri, 08 Aug 08 11:36 PM
Hi,

Is "magistrand" a true english word?

How about "seminarist?"

I can see the meaning in some dictionaries, but are they really, really english words?

Thank you!
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My grammar is horrible. :(
MrPedantic  +  552718 Fri, 08 Aug 08 11:52 PM

Hello E2,

They both appear in my dictionary too; though both words are very rare, and would probably not be encountered by an ordinary native speaker.

I would call them English words. What is it that makes you doubtful?

All the best,

MrP
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English2  +  552798 Sat, 09 Aug 08 10:06 AM
What is it that makes me so doubtful?

Well, just like you said... they are rare. And it seems that most Americans don't / can't understand them.

Thank you, Mr. Pedantic!
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CalifJim  +  553103 Sun, 10 Aug 08 07:15 AM
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“it seems that most Americans don't / can't understand them.”
If "being an English word" depends on Americans understanding it, we're in big trouble. Big Smile

CJ 
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