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Threescore Definition & Meaning

threescore
adjective
  1. being ten more than fifty
noun
  1. a set with 3 times 20 members

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Frequently asked questions

What does threescore mean?
being ten more than fifty a set with 3 times 20 members
What part of speech is threescore?
Threescore is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does threescore have?
Threescore has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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