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Derived from 'own' 'ownage'; common typographical error due to rapid typing without accuracy by players of usually fast paced video games. The corruption 'pwn' subsequently became standard usage. Of late a wider application of the word has been utilized, perhaps diminishing the exclusivity somewhat.
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