2 words but its actually one

[paulobrad]

How many words are there in the English language that you would expect to be 2 or more words but their actual one. Eg. Moreover, albeit, nevertheless, afforesaid/afforementioned, I have thought of more but cant remember them right now. Thanks.

[answerbok]

Hi Paulo, well nevertheless should be 3 words. I thought, broadsword, narrowboat, underground, thinking in twos; why is it called a pair of knickers when ther'es only one? and a bra, when it's clearly a pair? oh, more two-words; mousetrap, pushchair, bookkeeper, menswear, manslaughter, brainstorm..

[sft42]

Yeah plugh...a pair of compasses?...nevermore is the only one i can come up with right now.

[Quizmonster]

A/B, You'll find some help with your 'pair' problem if you click on http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=2
0010814 Cheers

[answerbok]

nice on QM. thx :-)

[andjac]

Abseferkinlutely

[shybearuk]

Inasmuch. I always thought it was inasmuchas, but dictionary.com put me right

[shybearuk]

And yes, I know it's three rather than two...