Morpheme
-oise
Type
suffix
Denotation
(feminine) gentilic suffix
Etymology
French -oise, from -ois; Old French -ois; Latin -ēnsis and -iscus
Evidence
bourgeoise, embourgeoisement
-oise
suffix
(feminine) gentilic suffix
French -oise, from -ois; Old French -ois; Latin -ēnsis and -iscus
bourgeoise, embourgeoisement