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Re: Plural?
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Fri, 9 Jun 2000 14:22:33 GMT
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Dave Schuler wrote:
> 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?
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> Just wondering...
> Dave!
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 French "moneie"(sp?). Even now I believe "monnaie"(sp. again)
means "change" in French. (Not "alteration" but what you get when you break a
dollar bill.)
To me the more interesting question is why (and when to) use the plural form?
Like "fish" and "fishes". I believe we use the latter when we are refer to
different species of fish, but this is just a guess. As for "monies", maybe
legalese?
Maggie C.
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