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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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What is there a "s" on "year"

Hi, Why is there a "s" on "year?"

New Year's
  

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Hi Anon I'd say the 's is a possessive form. New Year's Eve is the name of the eve of the new year.

— Yankee

  • Hi Anon I'd say the 's is a possessive form.
  • New Year's Eve is the name of the eve of the new year.
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Hi Anon

I'd say the 's is a possessive form. New Year's Eve is the name of the eve of the new year.
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New Year's Eve. The eve of the new year. The eve "belonging to" the new year.
New Year's Day. The day of the new year. The day "belonging to" the new year.

CJ
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