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Who invented the word girl?

The word "girl" doesn't have a single inventor. It's evolved over centuries, stemming from Old English and Proto-Germanic roots.

Here's a breakdown:

* Old English: The word "girl" comes from the Old English word "gyrl," which meant "young woman" or "child."

* Proto-Germanic: "Gyrl" itself likely originated from the Proto-Germanic word "*gērlaz," meaning "young" or "child."

So, the word "girl" wasn't invented by one person, but rather developed organically through language evolution.

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