William Archibald Spooner
CanadareverendMaleb. 18448.0Global Dominance: 0.00%William Archibald Spooner was a 19th-century Anglican clergyman and scholar best known for his humorous verbal slips, known as 'spoonerisms,' where he accidentally swapped the initial sounds of words, creating amusing phrases that often became popular in English-speaking culture. His legacy continues to influence language and humor, making him a memorable figure in the study of linguistics.
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William Archibald Spooner was a reverend known for verbal slips in which he swapped the first sounds or syllables of a phrase.
The Globe and Mail crosswords: Breaking down the Weekender's 'That's Such a Cliché,' cryptic clues and moreThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-26
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