1. plural of fourscore; the number 80 or groups of 80
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in historical or biblical contexts

Examples

• Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth a new nation.
• The ancient text mentioned fourscores of soldiers marching into battle.
• In biblical times, a man might live for threescore and ten, or sometimes fourscores of years.
• The library held fourscores of rare manuscripts in its collection.
• Fourscores of people gathered in the town square for the celebration.