Frankenstein
The origin and history of Frankenstein.
Etymology
From Victor Frankenstein, the scientist in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel who builds a living being out of corpse parts. People commonly (if technically incorrectly) use "Frankenstein" for the monster itself rather than its creator.
Class of 1818
Frankenstein first entered the language around 1818. Other words from the same year:
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