How 'napron' became 'apron' (and what that has to do with newts). 'Ahold' or 'a hold'?

How 'napron' became 'apron' (and what that has to do with newts). 'Ahold' or 'a hold'?

919. Rebracketing is a fascinating process that gives us more words than you might imagine, even words from French and Spanish! Also, I find a surprising answer to the question of which is correct: "ahold" or "a hold."

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