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Cannon: Plural?

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Shatnerfan | 17:25 Sun 28th Nov 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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I've seen cannon (plural) with an s and without an s. Which is right?
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When used collectively - in the sense of an 'artillery battery' - cannon is generally used. Tennyson did so in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'..."Cannon to right of them, cannon to left of them".

However, cannons - in the sense of such weapons in different places - is also perfectly acceptable. One might say: "There are cannons in both Edinburgh and Stirling Castles."

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