Bullaries

/bʊˈlɛəriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bullary; multiple collections or registers of papal bulls and decrees.

Etymology

Simple English plural of 'bullary,' the Anglicized version of Latin 'bullaria.'

Kelly Says

The word's multiple forms ('bullaria,' 'bullaries,' 'bullarium') show how English was still negotiating with Latin—should we keep Latin plurals or use English '-ies'? Eventually English mostly won, but the church kept its traditions!

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