Codlins

/ˈkɒdlɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of codlin; an older or variant plural spelling of codling apples or young cod.

Etymology

Variant plural form of codlin/codling, used primarily in historical texts and older English dialects.

Kelly Says

This spelling variant shows how before English spelling was standardized around the 1700s, even plural forms could have multiple 'correct' versions in different regions.

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