Threes

/ˈθriːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of three; the number 3 repeated or in groups, or playing cards/dice showing three dots or symbols.

Etymology

From Old English 'threo' and Germanic roots. The plural form simply adds the standard '-s' ending to indicate multiple instances of the number.

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