thirteenth

American  

[thur-teenth] / ˈθɜrˈtinθ /

adjective

1. next after the twelfth; being the ordinal number for 13.

2. being one of 13 equal parts.

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noun

1. a thirteenth part, especially of one (1/13).

2. the thirteenth member of a series.

Etymology

Origin of thirteenth

before 900; thirteen + -th ²; replacing Middle English thrittenthe ( three, tenth ), Old English thryttēotha ( tithe )

Example Sentences

This time, Kate, who had just celebrated her thirteenth birthday, joined them onstage.

From Literature

Only after his thirteenth shot did he finally rip the camera from its tripod, run for his car, take one more picture on the fly, and stuff the camera bag under his seat.

From Literature

“Wall Hall. The earliest record of the estate in Aldenham village dates back to the thirteenth century.”

From Literature

The filing argues the judge "acted as a thirteenth juror" in the case and calls the sentence "draconian".

From BBC

The report also found a thirteenth, now-retired officer, from South Yorkshire Police, would have faced misconduct proceedings.

From BBC