First Known Use: before 12th century
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nine
noun \ˈnīn\
: the number 9
: the ninth in a set or series
: nine o'clock
Full Definition of NINE
1
— see number table
2
: the ninth in a set or series <wears a nine>
3
: something having nine units or members: as a capitalized : the nine Muses b : a baseball team c : the first or last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
— nine adjective
— nine pronoun, plural in construction
— to the nines
1
: to perfection
2
: in a highly elaborate or showy manner <dressed to the nines>
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Origin of NINE
Middle English, from nyne, adjective, from Old English nigon; akin to Old High German niun nine, Latin novem, Greek ennea
NINE Defined for Kids
1nine
adjective \ˈnīn\
Definition of NINE for Kids
: being one more than eight
2nine
noun
Definition of NINE for Kids
1
: one more than eight : three times three : 9
2
: the ninth in a set or series
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