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And, in particular, because unlike the English norm, the noun is first and the adjective second. Courts martial. Daughters-in-law. Passers-by. Professors Em
by JoshTriplett 4d ago
And, in particular, because unlike the English norm, the noun is first and the adjective second.
Courts martial.
Daughters-in-law.
Passers-by.
Professors Emeriti.
Secretaries general.
Agents provocateurs.
- tclancy 4d agoI feel like you’re half right? Daughters in law and passers by don’t feel Norman French. Daughter is definitely from middle German, yeah? And I am wondering about the professors example because the whole point is the plural only happens on the first word. That said, I so want to be a part of the last group.