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"In Britain Punch coined the term “cartoon” in 1843 to describe its satirical sketches, which soon spread to other newspapers." It's slightly misleading to say
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"In Britain Punch coined the term “cartoon” in 1843 to describe its satirical sketches, which soon spread to other newspapers."
It's slightly misleading to say "coined," because the term was already in use for the similar drawings that artists made for e.g. tapestry-makers to copy. (Judging from the name I'd guess these were on large pieces of paper.)