-ren

English

Etymology

Back-formation from children.

Suffix

-ren

(chiefly non-standard, humorous) Used to form the plural of nouns
- 2006, Timothy White, Catch a fire: the life of Bob Marley:
  As Ciddy and child had slept soundly under Omeriah's roof, a group of young "kidren" playing outside sang a "ring song" […]
- 2006, Alex Wheatle, Island songs:
  Unruly kidren would fling rockstone after him.
- 2008, Douglas Sarine, Kent Nichols, The Ninja Handbook:
  This exercise will help you develop the skills to tell your ninja brethren (and sistren and thingren) apart. Simply match the name of each famous ninja with his/her/its deadly eyes.

Usage notes

Generally the standard plural suffix when used with children.

Derived terms

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Anagrams

-ern, -ner-, Ern, NRE, RNE, ern, ner

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