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  1. 26th August 14, 01:35 AM #1
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    What the plural of sgian dubh?

    ... and is it all right in English to talk about sgians?
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    Compound plural. Sgians dubh.
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    I thought it was like "Moose"....
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    What is the plural in Gaelic?
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    I think it might be sgianan dubh, but don't quote me on that.
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    Maybe this sgian dubh and that other one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan View Post
    I thought it was like "Moose"....
    .....moose?

    One mouse two mice
    One moose two mooses
    or
    One freemason, two freemasons?
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