Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sixscore
noun
/sɪksˈskɔːr/
Definition
A term used to signify a quantity of 120, as ‘score’ equates to 20, thus ‘sixscore’ means six times twenty.
Examples
- In the ancient manuscript, the king declared that sixscore men would be needed to defend the castle.
- He lived for sixscore years, a testament to his perseverance and vitality.
Meaning
The word is an archaic way of expressing a large number, often used in literary or historical contexts to evoke a sense of antiquity or formality.
Synonyms
- One hundred twenty
- 120
- Scores of twenty
