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The word fourscore is a fascinating, archaic term that means exactly eighty. While we use the standard number eighty in modern conversation, fourscore appears frequently in historical documents, poetry, and famous speeches to provide a formal or solemn tone. Understanding this word is key to appreciating classic literature and historical addresses. This lesson explores the adjective and noun forms of fourscore, its mathematical roots in the word score, and its most famous usage in the Gettysburg Address. We will also look at related terms like octogenarian and eightieth to expand your vocabulary. Watch the lesson to master this poetic way of describing the number eighty.

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Fourscore years ago, our forefathers brought forth a new nation.