thirteen
|thir/teen|
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/ˈθɜrˌtin/
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/ˈθɜːˌtiːn/
three plus ten
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thirteen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þrēotīene', where 'þrēo' meant 'three' and '-tīene' meant 'ten'.
Historical Evolution
'þrēotīene' changed from Old English to Middle English 'thrittene' and eventually became the modern English word 'thirteen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'three plus ten', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group or set of thirteen.
A baker's dozen is thirteen.
Numeral 1
the number equivalent to the sum of ten and three; 13.
There are thirteen apples in the basket.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35