fourscore

/ˈfɔːskoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a score of four, often used to mean a period of 80 years

“The monarch’s long reign lasted for fourscore years.”

2. noun

a group of four

“The fourscore contestants gathered at the convention.”

3. adverb

to the extent of four

“He had travelled fourscore miles before stopping for the night.”

Synonyms

  • eighty
  • score

Antonyms

  • none
  • zero