Fourscore Meaning in English
word
ˈfɔːskɔː
FAWR-skor
fˈɔːskɔː
f-AWR-skor
Definition
An old-fashioned way of saying "eighty" (80), most often seen in historical, biblical, or poetic English.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely archaic; only use in historic, literary, or biblical contexts. Commonly seen in phrases like 'fourscore years.' Not used in modern spoken English.
Spanish: ochentaPortuguese (BR): oitentaPortuguese (PT): oitentaChinese (Simplified): 八十Chinese (Traditional): 八十Hindi: अस्सीArabic: ثمانونBengali: আশিRussian: восемьдесят (устар.)Japanese: 八十（はちじゅう／古語）Vietnamese: tám mươi (cổ xưa)Korean: 여든 (고어)Turkish: seksen (eski kullanım)Urdu: اسی (قدیم انداز)Indonesian: delapan puluh (kuno)
Example Sentences
Legends say the king reigned for fourscore summers.
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Nobody uses the word fourscore anymore except in old books.
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Abraham Lincoln said, "Four score and seven years ago."
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A fourscore army marched across the field.
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He lived for fourscore years.
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The poem describes a journey of fourscore miles.
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