Definitions
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- suffix Denotes
singular grammatical number . - suffix chemistry Forms the ends of the names of certain
elements (such asmolybdenum andplatinum ). - suffix Denotes transitive verbs in the trade pidgins used between English-speakers and indigenous populations; used derogatorily by extension in English by addition to any verb, transitive or not.
Etymologies
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From the homographic case endings of the nominative, accusative, and vocative forms of numerous neuter Latin second declension nouns.
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