-sies en · X
Pronunciation
- /ziz/
- /siz/
Etymology
Etymology tree Old English -as Middle English -es English -s Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y ▲ English -s English -sies From -s (plural marker) + -y (diminutive marker) + -s (plural marker).
Meanings
- (morpheme) A diminutive suffix used to add an element of childishness, informality, affectionateness, or levity to a word.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| -ses | alternative | lexicographic |