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fortieth

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1. fortieth - Noun

2. fortieth - Adjective

3. fortieth - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Following the thirty-ninth, or preceded by thirty-nine units, things, or parts.

Constituting one of forty equal parts into which anything is divided.

One of forty equal parts into which one whole is divided; the quotient of a unit divided by forty; one next in order after the thirty-ninth.

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For the North America tour, Black was no longer touring with Macaulay playing the entire show. citation citation In 2014, the band celebrated their fortieth birthday with a Ruby Tour, throughout the UK and Europe. Source: Internet

On January 22, 2015, the band officially announced the Rush R40 Tour, celebrating the fortieth anniversary of Peart's membership in the band. Source: Internet

He stayed at Bangor until his fortieth year, when he received Comgall's permission to travel to the continent. Source: Internet

Anyway, as Nessa shuffled for our fortieth game of Clue, I took the opportunity to hack up the newly purchased cauliflower head, toss the florets with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper and throw it into a 475° oven. Source: Internet

And Mrs. Bennet has one thing on her mind: how to marry off her daughters, especially as Jane's fortieth birthday fast approaches. Source: Internet

If my children begging and pleading me to take them to Wall Drug after the fortieth “you’re almost there” sign wasn’t proof enough … indeed, children are impressionable. Source: Internet

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