30 May 2002 - cell phone

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Etymology Quiz

We are a privileged generation unique for all time, for we live in the only era that understands, or ever will understand, how the word “cell” came to mean telephone.

clue:

Why “Etymology Quiz”? Because the origin of the word “quiz” is unknown.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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