FORTY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
being ten more than thirty
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "forty" comes from Proto-Germanic *fedwōr tigiwiz. It started in Old English fēowertiġ. Then it appeared in Middle English fourti.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!