Bonifaces

/ˈbɒnɪfeɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of boniface; multiple hospitable innkeepers or generous hosts.

Etymology

Standard English plural of boniface, formed by adding -s to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

The plural rarely appears in modern usage because we now say 'innkeepers' instead. Words tied to specific historical roles often fade from the plural form first, as the singular becomes archaic.

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