Fourteen
/fɔːrˈtiːn/noun
The number 14, representing the quantity following thirteen and preceding fifteen.
Did you know?In ancient numerology, the number 14 was often associated with transformation and change, linking it to both the moon and the cycles of life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dḗḱm̥t
“Root for counting and numbers, indicating a sense of quantifying.”
Old English
Old English
fēowertīene
“Meaning 'four ten', directly reflecting the combination of four and ten.”
Middle English
Middle English
fourtene
“Adaptation of Old English into a more modern form, still keeping the original roots.”
Modern English
English
fourteen
“Standardized term used for the number 14, evolving into its current spelling and pronunciation.”