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Plural of computer "mouse".
I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, "The plural of 'mouse' when referring to computers is 'mouses' ". She said her boss told her it was "mice". I told her I was sure I was right. When I got home I did a Google advanced search and found the term "mice" used a lot and "mouses" not used at all. I can't exactly explain why, but I know in my heart I am right. The plural isn't "mice" and I don't look for them in the "rodent" section of the store, both for the same reason a computer "mouse" isn't a real mouse.
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(Email Removed) (Rushtown) burbled [nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, ...
- (Email Removed) (Rushtown) burbled [nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse.
- The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs.
- I said, ...
- [/nq] I thought the plural was "computer pointing devices".
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(Email Removed) (Rushtown) burbled
[nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, ... for them in the "rodent" section of the store, both for the same reason a computer "mouse" isn't a real mouse.[/nq]
I thought the plural was "computer pointing devices".
[nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, ... for them in the "rodent" section of the store, both for the same reason a computer "mouse" isn't a real mouse.[/nq]
I thought the plural was "computer pointing devices".
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[nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, "The plural of 'mouse' when referring to computers is 'mouses' ". She said her boss told her it was "mice". [/nq]
Ah, these foreign guest workers, who don't know the plurals of English words, and have to ask their bosses.
Maybe her boss is a biologist in his day job.
Ask
Ah, these foreign guest workers, who don't know the plurals of English words, and have to ask their bosses.
Maybe her boss is a biologist in his day job.
Ask
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[nq:2]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. ... She said her boss told her it was "mice". [/nq]
[nq:1]Ah, these foreign guest workers, who don't know the plurals of English words, and have to ask their bosses. Maybe ... job. Ask her if her boss also told her that the plural of "antenna" is "antennae." Following the same logic.[/nq]
Gosh, you two are a real hoot. Two of a kind.
[nq:1]Ah, these foreign guest workers, who don't know the plurals of English words, and have to ask their bosses. Maybe ... job. Ask her if her boss also told her that the plural of "antenna" is "antennae." Following the same logic.[/nq]
Gosh, you two are a real hoot. Two of a kind.
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[nq:1]Gosh, you two are a real hoot. [/nq]
No, we are two separate heet.
\\P. Schultz
No, we are two separate heet.
\\P. Schultz
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[nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, ... look for them in the "rodent" section of thestore, both for the same reason a computer "mouse" isn't a real mouse.[/nq]
Your logic is flawed but I too prefer "mouses". As you've noticed, we're in the minority. C'est la guerre.
Adrian
Your logic is flawed but I too prefer "mouses". As you've noticed, we're in the minority. C'est la guerre.
Adrian
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[nq:1]I went to Office Depot to buy a computer mouse. The saleslady said that "Computer mice" are upstairs. I said, ... for them in the "rodent" section of the store, both for the same reason a computer "mouse" isn't a real mouse.[/nq]
The plural of mouse is mice , just like the ones cats chew on. It's not mouses . Windows 98 for Dummies , by Andy Rathbone
When the devices were new, a
The plural of mouse is mice , just like the ones cats chew on. It's not mouses . Windows 98 for Dummies , by Andy Rathbone
When the devices were new, a
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[nq:1]When the devices were new, a friend of mine spontaneously referred to them as mouses, and then wondered why he ... than low-lives or lice. Likewise, still-lifes (paintings), the Toronto Maple Leafs, gooses (the tailors' tools and the rude pokes), etc.[/nq]
"Louses" and "gooses" are good examples. I'm less convinced by "low-lifes" and "still-lifes", because "life" has its ordinary meaning
"Louses" and "gooses" are good examples. I'm less convinced by "low-lifes" and "still-lifes", because "life" has its ordinary meaning
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[nq:1]Your logic is flawed but I too prefer "mouses". As you've noticed, we're in the minority. C'est la guerre.[/nq]
Or rather, "La paix, c'est la guerre". My mom's a French literature specialist; that's how I know that.
Christopher
Or rather, "La paix, c'est la guerre". My mom's a French literature specialist; that's how I know that.
Christopher
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[nq:1]Ah, these foreign guest workers, who don't know the plurals of English words, and have to ask their bosses. Maybe ... job. Ask her if her boss also told her that the plural of "antenna" is "antennae." Following the same logic.[/nq]
Whatever your point is this time, the plural is antennae, if referring to bugs (1), and antennas if referring to aerials.
1. Called "insects" by the hoity
Whatever your point is this time, the plural is antennae, if referring to bugs (1), and antennas if referring to aerials.
1. Called "insects" by the hoity
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[nq:2]Your logic is flawed but I too prefer "mouses". As you've noticed, we're in the minority. C'est la guerre.[/nq]
[nq:1]Or rather, "La paix, c'est la guerre". My mom's a French literature specialist; that's how I know that.[/nq]
As a literary quotation, it appears to be a bit of both:
La guerre, c'est la guerre des hommes ; la paix, c'est la guerre des idées.
Ecrivain et p
[nq:1]Or rather, "La paix, c'est la guerre". My mom's a French literature specialist; that's how I know that.[/nq]
As a literary quotation, it appears to be a bit of both:
La guerre, c'est la guerre des hommes ; la paix, c'est la guerre des idées.
Ecrivain et p
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