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50 Mistreated Words and Desecrated Phrases: Sherbert




Sherbet is a frozen fruit-flavored dessert treat. But it’s a sure bet plenty of people still call it sherbert. There’s no such thing.

Oh, sure, Bert. 

You may have a scoop of sherbet. If you prefer, you may have sorbet instead. But sherbert’s not on the dessert menu – or even in the dictionary.

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