Date:  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 11:21:01 -0400

From:  "M. Lynne Murphy" <104LYN[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]MUSE.ARTS.WITS.AC.ZA>

Subject: Re: ?Mice/Mouses (fwd)



> > I've had two patrons stump me recently with this question: What is the

> > correct plural term for the mouse that is used with a computer? The

> > people I've polled seem to be equally divided between mice and mouses.

> > Any input would be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > David Stanley





i think the natural plural is "mouses"--when people say "mice" it is

usually remarked on or giggled at. just like people have walkmans

instead of walkmen (but the trademark lawyers say you have sony

walkman personal stereos).



lynne m.



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