hundred-year
|hun-dred-year|
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/ˈhʌndrəd jɪr/
🇬🇧
/ˈhʌndrəd jɪə/
100-year period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hundred-year' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'hund' meaning 'hundred' and 'gear' meaning 'year'.
Historical Evolution
'hundred-year' changed from the Old English phrase 'hund gear' and eventually became the modern English word 'hundred-year'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a period of 100 years', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or lasting for a period of 100 years.
The hundred-year anniversary of the founding of the city was celebrated with a grand parade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35