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thirds

/θɜɹdz/ noun A2
  1. A third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink. (uncountable)
  2. The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow was entitled to enjoy during her life. (uncountable)
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This is what had happened: Andrea had very cleverly managed to descend two-thirds of the chimney, but then his foot slipped, and notwithstanding his endeavors, he came into the room with more speed and noise than he intended.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 986 · C1

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