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And, in particular, because unlike the English norm, the noun is first and the adjective second.

Courts martial.

Daughters-in-law.

Passers-by.

Professors Emeriti.

Secretaries general.

Agents provocateurs.

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I feel like you’re half right? Daughters in law and passers by don’t feel Norman French. Daughter is definitely from middle German, yeah? And I am wondering about the professors example because the whole point is the plural only happens on the first word.

That said, I so want to be a part of the last group.




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