fosse
Keywords: numbers, counting, mathematics
| Pronunciation (IPA): | 'fos.se |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech: | modifier |
| Class: | quantifier, number |
| Forms: | fosse, fosses, fossen, fossesyn, jofósse |
| Glosses: | hundred, hundredth, hundredfold, percent |
Description:
The modifier 'fosse' is a modifier of quantity or frequency which corresponds to the number one hundred. See the attached article for an explanation of how to work with numbers and the grammatical operations they can undertake.
Forms:
| Form | Pron. | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fosse | 'fos.se | Cardinal |
| fosses | 'fos.ses | Ordinal |
| fossen | 'fos.sen | Cardinal Term |
| fossesyn | 'fos.se.zən | Ordinal Term |
There is also the form 'jofósse' which appeared during the middle period to mean 'percent' from the division expression 'jo fosse'.