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Definition of Hundred-and-fortieth
1. Adjective. The ordinal number of one hundred forty in counting order.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hundred-and-fortieth
Literary usage of Hundred-and-fortieth
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Universal Geography: Or A Description of All Parts of the World, on a New by Conrad Malte-Brun (1832)
"... BOOK ONE HUNDRED AND FORTIETH. the physical or moral powers of the inhabitants,
are not felt in France; neither can the causes be discovered in the ..."
2. Strong Vincent and His Brigade at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 by Oliver Willcox Norton (1909)
"Just at this time the One hundred and fortieth New York under Colonel O'Rorke
arrived on the hill on our right and charged on the exultant enemy. ..."
3. Campaigns of the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment, New York State by Mary Genevie Green Brainard (1915)
"Within a few moments after our arrival on its border this open space became the
scene of great activity and furious conflict. The One Hundred and Fortieth ..."
4. The Attack and Defense of Little Round Top, Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 by Oliver Willcox Norton (1913)
"His right was gradually driven back, and Hood's Texas brigade reached the southern
summit of the hill, where they were met by the One Hundred and Fortieth ..."
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