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word power
noun
The extensiveness of one's vocabulary; the ability to express oneself effectively.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Harriet Martineau (1802–1876), writer and journalist.
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/word_power
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Can I take the blue part to mean:
... (the) earliest use (was/has been) found in Harriet Martineau (1802–1876) ...
What do you think?
noun
The extensiveness of one's vocabulary; the ability to express oneself effectively.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Harriet Martineau (1802–1876), writer and journalist.
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/word_power
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Can I take the blue part to mean:
... (the) earliest use (was/has been) found in Harriet Martineau (1802–1876) ...
What do you think?