double possessive en · NOUN
Meanings
- The presence of two or more consecutive nouns in the possessive case.
- A construction in English where possession is indicated using both the preposition of and a possessive form, typically with an apostrophe and -s, used to convey a sense of association or to emphasize the relationship between the possessor and the possessed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| double possessives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |