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noun - plural

• object feminine plural form of this plural of thir
  
  Etymology: "this herses" It's like saying "this girl(object)", and its the object of the sentence. Pronounced like (TH-ihrz).
  
  Example: There were three groups of girls I was with: A, B, C. I bought A a soda and I bought B a coke, I bought thirs a Pepsi.
  
  "thirs" is referring to B, because B is more immediate within the contexts of the sentence. But if the word "herses" was used then there would be ambiguity and we would not know if one is talking about A or B.
  
  This is the most useful when talking about people who are present with you.
  
  If A and B are in proximity while one is saying this, then instead of relying on the context of the sentence, one would rely on the context of their physical surroundings. If A is closer to you than B, than one would actually be referring to A.

  Last edited on Jun 28 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 28 2024.