"prefices" meaning in English

See prefices in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: By analogy with terms such as appendices and indices. Etymology templates: {{m|en|appendices}} appendices, {{m|en|indices}} indices Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} prefices
  1. (nonstandard) plural of prefix Tags: form-of, nonstandard, plural Form of: prefix
    Sense id: en-prefices-en-noun-vlI2cZM8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English plurals in -ces with singular in -x

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