threescore

[ three-skawr, -skohr ]

/ ˈθriˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr /

being or containing three times twenty; sixty.

Origin of threescore

First recorded in 1350–1400, threescore is from the Middle English word thre scoor. See three, score

Hugo's formula is now fallen out of mode, yet his plays have accomplished their threescore years and ten.

Inquiries and Opinions |Brander Matthews
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and young maidens without number.

The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version |Various
And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light fellows, who followed him.

The Bible Story |Rev. Newton Marshall Hall
She was fond of walking and, considering her threescore years, was very active.

Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille |Emile Zola

Victor Hugo and Wellington were both in their prime after they had reached the age of threescore years and ten.

How to Succeed |Orison Swett Marden

threescore

/ (ˈθriːˈskɔː) /

an archaic word for sixty