Eastlins

/ˈiːstlɪnz/ noun

Definition

An alternate or archaic plural form of eastlin.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'eastlings' using an older or dialectal pluralization pattern, possibly reflecting regional English pronunciation differences.

Kelly Says

Different regions and time periods of English had competing plural forms—'eastlins' versus 'eastlings' shows how English speakers weren't unified in their grammar rules before standardization became important.

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