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Nouns Used Only in the Plural

There are some nouns that are only used in the plural.

Examples:

Glasses (eyeglasses), condolences, dark circles (under the eyes), nuptials, grays (white hairs), obsequies (funeral ceremony or honors)

The words indicating the suits in a deck of cards are also only used in the plural: hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs.

Example of use:

He did not deserve any official mourning nor a telegram of condolences from the governor. (Jornal da Tarde)

References: Faraco & Moura

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