multi-hyphenate
n.— «Multi-hyphenate Kenneth Branagh made it 2-for-2 in Shakespearean adaptations, forgoing HENRY V’s somber tone for a beautifully photographed and lavishly staged romp.» —“Ten Best Of 1993″ Usenet: rec.arts.movies Dec. 31, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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