If the plural of mouse is mice, why isn't the plural of blouse, blice? - Adrian Arnold - Medium

Five English Words That Don’t Make Any Damn Sense

Christopher Kokoski

Jul 3, 2021

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If the plural of mouse is mice, why isn't the plural of blouse, blice?

Adrian Arnold

Written by Adrian Arnold

Retired veterinary surgeon now a collector of trivia. Married to a wonderful wife, four children and four grandchildren. Author of A Veterinary Life on Amazon.

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