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	Etymology: a branch of linguistics that studies the origins of words or expressions Words created by error - approximately 300-400 words in the English language have been created by a typographical error or mishearing. Below are some examples. Buttonhole A slit in a garment used to hold and fasten a button. Buttonhole is a mishearing of the old term "buttonhold." Sweetheart A person for which another feels great affection. Sweetheart is a misrendering (bad written translation) of the old term "sweetard." (as in dullard) Asparagus A small edible green vegetable Asparagus is a mishearing of the old term "sparrow-grass."