Conveniencies

/kənˈvenɪənsis/ noun

Definition

Plural of conveniency; useful things, comforts, or facilities that make life easier (archaic spelling/usage of 'conveniences').

Etymology

An archaic or alternative plural form of 'conveniency' (itself an older form of 'convenience'), derived from Latin 'convenientia.' This form appears in 17th-18th century texts.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and his contemporaries used 'conveniencies' to describe the small luxuries that made life easier—from candles to hot water—reminding us how grateful people once were for things we now take utterly for granted!

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