Tierce Definition

tierce
noun
  1. the third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.
  2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
  3. one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement"

"Tierce" in song lyrics

See how tierce is used in real songs:

  • "melissa tierce"
    AOL — AOL
  • "caringbridge.org cassidy tierce"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tierce"

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