There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:
Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the Word: compass'
Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the Word: compass's
Example:
The compass' case is polished brass.
The compass's case is polished brass.
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