ten

ten
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English tīene, from tīen, adjective, ten; akin to Old High German zehan ten, Latin decem, Greek deka Date: before 12th century 1. — see number table 2. the 10th in a set or series <
wears a ten
>
3. something having 10 units or members 4. a 10-dollar bill 5. one deserving the highest rating; specifically an exceptionally attractive person • ten adjectiveten pronoun, plural in construction

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