ter.

¹

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) rub.

ter.

²

abbreviation for

1. terrace.
2. territorial.
3. territory.

ter

³

[ tur ]

adverb

1. (in prescriptions) three times.

ter-

⁴

1. a combining form meaning “thrice,” used in the formation of compound words:

   tercentennial.

ter-

combining_form

1. three, third, or three times

   tercentenary

Word History and Origins

Origin of ter.¹

From the Latin word tere

Origin of ter.²

From Latin

Origin of ter.³

< Latin, combining form of ter; akin to trēs three

Word History and Origins

Origin of ter.¹

from Latin ter thrice; related to trēs three

Example Sentences

Gerard ter Borch made headlines, while his rival in Delft was painting maids with earrings.

From The Daily Beast

That “lack” may be precisely why pre-modern Dutchmen so preferred ter Borch.

From The Daily Beast

I don't want ter see ennybody put upon, nor noways sufferin', ef so be's I kin help; but thet ain't ennythin' stronary, ez I know.

From Project Gutenberg

I've always hed a reel mean feelin' about 'em; I didn't want ter come nigh 'em, nor ter hev 'em come nigh me.

From Project Gutenberg

I allow we shan't never set eyes on ter her, Jos. I've got jest thet feelin' abaout it.

From Project Gutenberg

But ef Jos keeps on, airnin' ez much ez he hez so fur, he's goin' ter pay the Injun part on 't, when he cums.

From Project Gutenberg

I ain't a gwine ter back daown naow; but I dew jest wish Jeff Hyer wuz along.

From Project Gutenberg