Erses

/ˈɜːrsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of erse; multiple instances or varieties of Scottish Gaelic or references to the Erse language and culture.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'erse,' following standard English pluralization rules with the '-es' suffix.

Kelly Says

This plural form is extremely rare in modern usage—most people would say 'Gaelic languages' rather than 'erses'—making it a museum piece of English morphology.

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