twelvemonth

noun

twelve·​month ˈtwelv-ˌmən(t)th How to pronounce twelvemonth (audio)
: year

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twelvemonth was in the 12th century

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“Twelvemonth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twelvemonth. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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twelvemonth

noun
twelve·​month -ˌmən(t)th How to pronounce twelvemonth (audio)
: year
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