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kzrdude
16d ago
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A 'lede' is just an intentionally differentiated spelling of 'lead'; the origin of the word is just
lead
. Collins dictionary defines lede:
a variant spelling of lead
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monooso
16d ago
TIL, thank you.
oniony
16d ago
Is it not an intentional spelling in order to coin journalistic jargon?
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