othersome

pronoun

oth·​er·​some
ˈət͟hə(r)səm
chiefly dialectal
: some others
some folks do and othersome don't

Word History

Etymology

Middle English other sum, from other + sum some

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“Othersome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/othersome. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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