Fifth1, a.
[A-S. fifta, O. H. Ger. finfta, fimfta, N. H. Ger. funfte. See FIVE.]
- Next in order after the fourth; as, the fifth day of the month.
- Being one of five equal parts into which a whole is divided.
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[A-S. fifta, O. H. Ger. finfta, fimfta, N. H. Ger. funfte. See FIVE.]
n. 1. The quotient of a unit divided by five; one of five equal parts. 2. (Mus.) The interval of three tones and a semitone, embracing five diatonic degrees of the scale.