2007-03-28 08:03:26 · 6 answers · asked by Cristina C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Goose is of Middle English origin, so we follow the pluralization customs from its origins. It's not always geese, either. If someone gives you a goose (a butt poke/grab) twice, did you receive two geese? No, you got two gooses. There's also a tailoring tool called gooses.
Moose, on the other hand, is of Algonquin origin (native american), adopted into English, and meese does sound silly, so we say mooses. You hear meese sometimes, in humor, as a joke.
2007-03-28 08:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by ற¢ԲèişŦվ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered the same thing, and yes, it does sound rather funny to say meese. But that's what we get for speaking English.
I believe we have the language with the oddest pluralizations. Also there are so many meanings for one word.
2007-03-28 15:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by SANCHA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely because the English language is very confusing, probably the most confusing in the world (besides German.) =]
2007-03-28 15:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by lalala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And while you're at it . . .
If the plural of brother is brethren, then shouldn't the plural of sister be cistern?
2007-03-28 15:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by BlueFeather 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Meese would sound kind of funny.I dont know why
2007-03-28 15:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because english is stupid
2007-03-28 15:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋