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Why the heck does 'score' mean 20? How we subconsciously know how to pronounce different plurals.
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The Meaning of Score
The word score came from the late old English scora, meaning 20. The Celts of Central Europe likely introduced the word to the English and French. This usage comes from the Vigesimal number system. It's typically written as one word today but you could also find it hyphenated or written as two separate words before 1900s.
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