turn of the century
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Definition of turn of the century
The beginning or end of a particular century, as in That idiom dates from the turn of the century, that is to say, about 1900. This expression was first recorded in 1926.
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Words nearby turn of the century
turnkey, turnkey project, turnkey system, turnoff, turn of phrase, turn of the century, turn of the tide, turnon, turn one's back on, turn one's hand to, turn one's head
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