Hassels

/ˈhæsəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hassel; multiple hazel trees or branches.

Etymology

Regular plural of the dialectal 'hassel,' following standard -s pluralization.

Kelly Says

By pluralizing a dialect word like 'hassel,' we see how regional variations could theoretically spread and become standard—but most don't, because printed English and education standardized the 'hazel' form instead.

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