Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
threescore
noun
/ˈθriːˌskɔːr/
Definition
The term ‘threescore’ refers to the number sixty, originating from the old use of ‘score’ to represent a count of twenty.
Examples
- In the tale, it had been threescore years since the battle was fought.
- The ancient prophecy spoke of a period of threescore and ten.
Meaning
In historical contexts, ‘threescore’ typically means sixty, often used to denote a quantity in biblical or literature references.
Synonyms
- Sixty
- Threescore years
