Chimblies

/ˈtʃɪmliz/ noun

Definition

An alternate plural form of chimney, using the '-ies' suffix, representing dialectal pronunciation.

Etymology

An alternative spelling of the plural of 'chimbley,' with the '-ies' ending typical of forming plurals in English dialect speech.

Kelly Says

Different regions of England had different ways of pluralizing this word—some said 'chimneys,' others 'chimbleys,' and still others 'chimblies'—proving that even something as simple as a plural can vary dramatically across dialects.

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