het·ero·nym
Noun: one of two
or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]
that differ in
pronunciation and meaning
(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)
First Known Use:
circa 1889
35: lead
Now, take my lead—just use
your head:
Some words look just the same, you know.
Confusing? Yes, makes reading slow—
Can poison pleasure—just like lead.
What makes this even worse, of course?
Are other words—like lede and
led.
(The guy who did this? Take his head!)
Our language sometimes seems so … coarse!
So what this language really needs?
A conference to decide the way
Some spellings go, some spellings stay.
Let’s all assemble soon—in Leeds.
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