E Pluribus Unum

Authors

Richard E. Douglass

Abstract

In most instances, one adds an S to pluralize a word: all well and good. But when a second S is added, interestnig things begin to happen; suddenly, the word becomes singular again, or takes on an altogether new meaning -- ADVENTURES becomes ADVENTURESS, or CARES becomes CARESS.

Try your hand at identifying the following dual-identity words.

Recommended Citation

Douglass, Richard E. (1981) "E Pluribus Unum," Word Ways: Vol. 14 : Iss. 3 , Article 5.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol14/iss3/5