• I Cast Fist@programming.dev
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    Rice isn’t the plural of rouse, either. Dice is valid as singular and plural, no relation to douse. English is a language of exceptions rather than rules.

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      The singular of “dice” was traditionally “die”, but it seems to be well on its way out

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      I know. My feelings aren’t based on any rules. It’s more of a gut feeling. “Houses” jus feels kimd of clumsy to me. The plural of “mouse” isn’t “mouses” either. It just sounds weird to me.

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        One sock, a pair of socks, a pile of soxen.