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Latent Lexeme

a word or name that, when slightly altered or reanalysed, reveals two entirely separate words with distinct meanings embedded within it.
Undie' is a latent lexeme, it means underwear, but can also be read as 'un-die', one who cannot die
by EbonScript March 30, 2026
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