forty Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four
XL; 40.
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adjective satellite being ten more than thirty
twoscore; xl; 40.
WordNet
For"ty adjective
Etymology
OE.Definitions
Four times ten; thirtynine and one more.
For"ty noun
Wordforms
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The sum of four tens; forty units or objects. -
A symbol expressing forty units; as, 40, or xl.