Forksful

/ˈfɔrksfʊl/ noun

Definition

Plural of forkful (an alternative plural form); multiple amounts of food that a fork can hold.

Etymology

Alternative plural formation of 'forkful' where the '-ful' suffix is treated as part of the main word, making 'forks' plural. This older, more traditional plural form.

Kelly Says

The battle between 'forkfuls' and 'forksful' as correct plurals is actually a perfect example of how English plurals evolved—some words were 're-pluralized' where people forgot the '-ful' was a suffix!

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