Cratchins

/ˈkrætʃɪnz/ noun

Definition

A dialectal variant plural of cratch; feeding troughs or mangers for livestock in certain English regional dialects.

Etymology

A regional or dialectal form combining 'cratch' with a variant plural ending '-ins' (similar to '-ens'). This reflects local speech patterns in parts of England.

Kelly Says

Rural English dialects created their own versions of plurals—some areas said 'cratchins' for multiple mangers, keeping forms that sound foreign to modern ears!

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