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Plural?
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Fri, 9 Jun 2000 13:38:25 GMT
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Why is "monies" the plural of "money?" To open two different locks do you
need a pair of kies? Or if you're conducting a series of polls, are you
taking survies?
Just wondering...
Dave!
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) It's English. It's just irregular. However, the spelling "moneys" is also acceptable. Of course, "money" is also used as a plural term in itself. ("Give me some money.") (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| (...) Are you wondering why it is spelled "monies" rather than "moneys"? Actually I think both are acceptable and the latter may even be more common. As to the reason, I don't know-- maybe it reflects the evolution of the word "money" from the old (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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