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Tierce

Tierce meaning

A third. | Synonym of terce: the third canonical hour or its service. | A cask of a certain size, or its volume used as a measure of capacity. Larger than a barrel but smaller than a hogshead.

Example sentences (1)

For his part, Charles displayed a certain degree of care for the great poet of his father's day: he increased Jonson's annual pension to £100 and included a tierce of wine and beer.