Chartulae

/ˈkɑːrtyəli/ noun

Definition

Plural of chartula; multiple small documents, deeds, or little written records.

Etymology

From chartula + -ae (the Latin feminine plural ending). This maintains the original Latin plural form rather than anglicizing it.

Kelly Says

When a word is borrowed from Latin, sometimes scholars keep the Latin plural instead of adding -s—chartulae sounds more academic and precise than 'chartulas'.

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