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thirteen

noun thir·teen \ˌthər(t)-ˈtēn, ˈthər(t)-\

: the number 13

Full Definition of THIRTEEN

— see number table
thirteen adjective
thirteen pronoun, plural in construction
thir·teenth \-ˈtēn(t)th, -ˌtēn(t)th\ adjective or noun
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Origin of THIRTEEN

Middle English thrittene, from thrittene, adjective, from Old English thrēotīne; akin to Old English tīen ten — more at ten
First Known Use: 14th century
THIRTEEN Defined for Kids

1thirteen

adjective thir·teen \ˌthər-ˈtēn\

Definition of THIRTEEN for Kids

:  being one more than twelve

2thirteen

noun

Definition of THIRTEEN for Kids

:  one more than twelve :  13

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