suffix
Denoting the plurals of nouns (as in apples, wagons, etc.).
Compare with -es
Origin
Old English plural ending -as.
suffix
Forming the third person singular of the present of verbs (as in sews, vaunts, etc.).
Compare with -es
Origin
Old English dialect.
suffix
1Forming adverbs such as afterwards, besides.
2Forming possessive pronouns such as hers, ours.
Origin
Old English -es, masculine and neuter genitive singular ending.
suffix
Forming nicknames or hypocoristics.
- ‘Pops’
Origin
Suggested by -s.
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