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English word origin

Etymology of hice

Plural of house by analogy with mouse → mice, louse → lice.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

plural of house

noun

Pronunciation spelling of house, reflecting a certain posh British accent.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Plural of house by analogy with mouse → mice, louse → lice.

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