Shakespeare’s Lost Words and the Importance of the Dictionary Project. Shakespeare and the “Fakespeare” Phenomenon Lexicographer Susie Dent recently revealed a surprising insight about William Shakespeare. While many people believe he invented words like eyeball, hobnob, puking, and zany, Dent suggests he often recorded language already used in everyday conversations. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, Dent explained that Shakespeare acted as a... Read More