terce Meaning & Definition
/tɜːs/
What Does Terce Mean?
Terce is used as a noun meaning The third hour of daylight (about 9 am). It is also used to mean The service appointed for this hour.
Quick Facts About Terce
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɜːs/ |
| Synonyms | tierce, undern and half undern |
| Plural | terces |
Terce Definition (Noun)
- The third hour of daylight (about 9 am).
- The service appointed for this hour.
- A widow's right, where she has no conventional provision, to a liferent of a third of the husband's heritable property.
Synonyms of Terce
Terce synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
terce (countable and uncountable, plural terces)
Words That Rhyme With Terce
Origin of Terce
Late Middle English, from Old French terce, from Latin tertia (“third; the third hour”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Terce
What part of speech is terce?
Terce is a noun.
What is another word for terce?
Words with a similar meaning to terce include tierce, undern and half undern. See the full list of terce synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of terce?
The plural of terce is terces.