Etymology

Mattel

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Today it means: An American toy and entertainment company founded in 1945. Full definition →

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The story

Portmanteau word, blend of the names of founders Harold Matson and Elliot Handler.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.