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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SEVENSCORE

n.[seven and score, twenty notches or marks.] Seven times twenty, that is, a hundred and forty. The old countess of Desmond, who lived sevenscore years, dentized twice or thrice. Bacon.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SEVENSCORE

SEVENSCORE Sev "en *score `, n. & a.

 

Defn: Seven times twenty, that is, a hundred and forty. The old Countess of Desmond... lived sevenscore years. Bacon.