-s1
/
s,
z after a vowel sound or voiced consonant/
suffix
denoting the plurals of nouns (as in
wagons). Compare with
-es1.
Etymology
OE pl. ending -as.
-s2
/
s,
z after a vowel sound or voiced consonant/
suffix
forming the third person singular of the present of verbs (as in
sews). Compare with
-es2.
Etymology
OE dial.
-s3
/
s,
z after a vowel sound or voiced consonant/
suffix
- forming adverbs such as besides.
- forming possessive pronouns such as hers.
Etymology
OE -es, masc. and neut. genitive sing. ending.
-s4
/
s,
z after a vowel sound or voiced consonant/
suffix
forming nicknames or pet names:
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ducks.
Etymology
suggested by -s1.
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