Rooves as a plural for of roof is dated, but not incorrect. The Oxford English Dictionary lists “rooves” as an alternate to roofs, one of several outdated spellings used in the UK, and in New England as late as the 19th century. [Google search result]
Now we know why Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are so cool under fire. They have mental capacity to spare. I always said that, contrary to popular stereotypes, football is a thinking man’s game.
Farside99 about 7 years ago
Waaaay over her network’s head. What can I make up that’s down at a media level of understanding.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member about 7 years ago
If the plural of mouse is mice, why isn’t the plural of house hice? (Ba-Da-Boom…)
don.fitzsimons about 7 years ago
Rooves as a plural for of roof is dated, but not incorrect. The Oxford English Dictionary lists “rooves” as an alternate to roofs, one of several outdated spellings used in the UK, and in New England as late as the 19th century. [Google search result]
comixbomix about 7 years ago
I can remember when dwarfs were dwarves…But why isn’t the singular of ‘grooves’, a ‘groof’???
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 7 years ago
Now we know why Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are so cool under fire. They have mental capacity to spare. I always said that, contrary to popular stereotypes, football is a thinking man’s game.
David Rickard Premium Member about 7 years ago
And why isn’t the plural of moose meese? Or of mongoose mongeese?
cuzinron47 about 7 years ago
That’s probably why he got sacked.
keith w boone about 7 years ago
probably how’s he going to get the grass stains out of the knee of his uniform.
Charlie Tuba about 7 years ago
Why? Because!