Vocabulary Entry

fourscore

|noun • adjective

noun

The number eighty, especially used in historical contexts.

Example Sentences

"The famous orator spoke of 'fourscore years ago'."

"Fourscore and ten refers to ninety."

"In the speech, he recalled the trials of our forefathers from fourscore past."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He celebrated his fourscore birthday with friends and family."

"The fourscore soldiers marched proudly in the parade."

"Fourscore fields stretched as far as the eye could see."