-ensis

a Latin adjectival suffix meaning “pertaining to,” “originating in,” used in modern Latin scientific coinages, especially derivatives of placenames:
canadensis; carolinensis.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of -ensis¹

< Latin -ēnsis; -ese

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Did tha ivver hear o' a private gentleman as had na a manny-ensis?

By quick repetition of this process Ensis can get out of sight in a remarkably sudden manner.

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