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ter.

1

abbreviation for

  1. (in prescriptions) rub.


ter.

2

abbreviation for

  1. terrace.
  2. territorial.
  3. territory.

ter

3

[ tur ]

adverb

  1. (in prescriptions) three times.

ter-

4
  1. a combining form meaning “thrice,” used in the formation of compound words:

    tercentennial.

ter-

combining_form

  1. three, third, or three times

    tercentenary

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ter.1

From the Latin word tere

Origin of ter.2

From Latin

Origin of ter.3

< Latin, combining form of ter; akin to trēs three
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ter.1

from Latin ter thrice; related to trēs three
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Example Sentences

Gerard ter Borch made headlines, while his rival in Delft was painting maids with earrings.

That “lack” may be precisely why pre-modern Dutchmen so preferred ter Borch.

I don't want ter see ennybody put upon, nor noways sufferin', ef so be's I kin help; but thet ain't ennythin' stronary, ez I know.

I've always hed a reel mean feelin' about 'em; I didn't want ter come nigh 'em, nor ter hev 'em come nigh me.

I allow we shan't never set eyes on ter her, Jos. I've got jest thet feelin' abaout it.

But ef Jos keeps on, airnin' ez much ez he hez so fur, he's goin' ter pay the Injun part on 't, when he cums.

I ain't a gwine ter back daown naow; but I dew jest wish Jeff Hyer wuz along.

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