Private and Privates

Private

Private noun - An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines.

Privates is a synonym for private. In some cases you can use "Privates" instead a noun "Private".

Privates

Privates noun - External sex organ.

Private is a synonym for privates. You can use "Private" instead a noun "Privates".
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