fort night
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May 28, 2025
The word fortnight comes from the Old English phrase fēowertīene niht, meaning ‘fourteen nights’. It has nothing to do with forts.
Usage of this word should return because Americans can't figure out if bi-weekly means every two weeks (it does) or twice in a week (it doesn't, but semi-weekly does).
Usage of this word should return because Americans can't figure out if bi-weekly means every two weeks (it does) or twice in a week (it doesn't, but semi-weekly does).
Puzzle Appearances
The expression fort night has appeared in 1 puzzle:
- Puzzle #273 on March 1, 2026
Rate of Appearance in English Language Print
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