"-ren" meaning in All languages combined

See -ren on Wiktionary

Suffix [English]

Etymology: Back-formation from children and brethren. Etymology templates: {{back-form|en|children}} Back-formation from children Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -ren, {{en-suffix}} -ren
  1. (chiefly nonstandard, humorous) Used to form the plural of nouns Tags: humorous, morpheme, nonstandard
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          "ref": "2008, Douglas Sarine, Kent Nichols, The Ninja Handbook:",
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