Chesses

/ˈtʃɛsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chess, or an archaic plural form of chese (cheese); can refer to multiple chess games or multiple cheeses.

Etymology

Plural form of chess or of chese; the -es ending is a standard English plural, particularly in older forms.

Kelly Says

In Middle English, you'd say 'many chesses' for multiple cheeses—the word 'cheese' as singular is actually a back-formation from what people thought was a plural.

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