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eightieth

eigh·tieth

UK/ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ US/ˈeɪtiɪθ/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers

adjective

1.

not fit for sale

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Origin

From earlier eighteth, from Middle English eightetithe, eiȝtetithe, eiȝtithe; equivalent to eighty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.

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