I also think that using the pragma 'class' for this purpose is a very bad idea.

Partly because it implies the aliasing would only work for classes, when it would work for any package.

Partly because a 'class' pragma could be used for so many other, more specific purposes.

Maybe package? 

use package Long::Unweildy::Module::or::Package, as => 'LUMP';

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Or minym. As a non-word it is unlikely to clash with any other usage, but the derivation should be quickly and easily grasped by anyone encountering it for the first time. 

use minym 'LUMP', for => 'Long::Unweildy::Module::or::Package';

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You might even become responsible for giving the language a new word :)

Examine what is said, not who speaks.
Silence betokens consent.
Love the truth but pardon error.

In reply to Re: Module Naming Dilemma by BrowserUk
in thread Module Naming Dilemma by Ovid

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