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Why is *** singular and ******* plural?

 

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The use of singular and plural forms for undergarments like bras and ******* can be traced back to historical and linguistic factors.

The term "***" is actually short for "brassiere." It was originally a French word that referred to a woman's undergarment used to support the breasts. When the term was adopted into English, it became singular, similar to other loanwords in the language. So, "***" is a singular noun by default.

On the other hand, "*******" is the plural form of "*****," which is derived from the word "pants." "Pants" is a plural noun in English, referring to a garment that covers both legs separately. Over time, the word "*****" was created to refer to a similar garment but for women. Since the word "*******" is derived from the plural form "pants," it remained plural as well.

It's worth noting that language and grammar rules can evolve and change over time, and there can be variations between different dialects and regions. Some people may use "*****" as a singular form, but the most common usage is "*******" as the plural form.