by fourths: by fours. Obsolete.
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释义 | the world > relative properties > number > specific numbers > four > [adverb] > by or in fours (4) by fourthsc1430 by fourths: by fours. Obsolete. in fours and fours1488 A set of four persons or things: esp. plural. (See quot. 1888.) Also in fours (formerly †in fours and fours), arranged in groups of four; spec. in Bi… four for four1535 With ellipsis of the noun, which may usually be supplied from context. †four for four: in fours. in fours1890 A set of four persons or things: esp. plural. (See quot. 1888.) Also in fours (formerly †in fours and fours), arranged in groups of four; spec. in Bi… |
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