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by ybrah 2992 days ago
Englishman Irishman Chinaman ??
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Cthulhu_ 2992 days ago
Logically it would've been Chineseman then, but, I'm no grammar expert.
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coldtea 2992 days ago
Natural language doesn't always follow the same structural patterns, even for the same meanings.

What's better to the ear or shorter often prevails over consistency.

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anonaccount0413 2992 days ago
Englandman. Irelandman. Chineseman.
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