fourteen Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
    14; XIV.
  2. adjective satellite being one more than thirteen
    14; xiv.

WordNet

Four"teen` adjective
Etymology
OE. fourtene, feowertene, AS. feówertne, feówertne. See Four, and Ten, and cf. Forty.
Definitions
  1. Four and ten more; twice seven.
Four"teen` noun
Definitions
  1. The sum of ten and four; forteen units or objects.
  2. A symbol representing fourteen, as 14 or xiv.

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