Brailles

/breɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of braille; multiple instances of Braille text, documents, or systems; or third-person singular verb form.

Etymology

From 'Braille' (proper noun for Louis Braille's invention) + '-s' (plural/verb conjugation). Can function as both noun plural and verb.

Kelly Says

When people say 'he brailles the document,' they mean he converts it to Braille—verbing the inventor's name shows how completely his invention took over the entire concept of tactile reading.

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