Plural of loin
regular plural
The plural of loin is loins.
Forms of loin
| Singular | loin /ˈloɪn/ ~ /ˈlɔɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | loins /lɔɪnz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Loins in a sentence
- Twice he had tried to assuage his aching loins with the well endowed bedwench, finding little satisfaction.2012, Sharon Margolis, Swan Maiden, page 138. From the entry bedwench
- I sometimes think men think of little else but the ungirding of their loins.2006, Cat Sparks, Agog! Ripping Reads. From the entry lewdster
- King Gyanendra must gird up his loins and prepare himself for all exigencies.2004, "Editorial," nepalnews.com (Nepal), vol. 24, no. 6 (Aug 3-19). From the entry gird up one's loins
- Then Susan said briskly, "Well, we must just gird up our loins and pitch in."1920, Lucy Maud Montgomery, chapter 9, in Rilla of Ingleside. From the entry gird up one's loins
- Thrilly jolts of ecstasy electrified his junkie loins.2004, Iceberg Slim, Airtight Willie & Me. From the entry thrilly
Meaning of loin
- noun The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips.
- noun Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal.
Questions about the plural of loin
- What is the plural of loin?
- The plural of loin is loins.
- Is loin countable?
- Loin is a countable noun.
Source and license
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