For″ty, n.; pl.Forties (–tĭz). 1. The sum of four tens; forty units or objects.
2. A symbol expressing forty units; as, 40, or xl.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
For″ty, n.; pl.Forties (–tĭz). 1. The sum of four tens; forty units or objects.
2. A symbol expressing forty units; as, 40, or xl.