Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for NINE
NINE, a. [Goth. niun; G. neun; Sw. nijo; Dan. ni; L. nonus; probably contracted, as the Saxon is nigan, and the Dutch nigen, Hindoo now, Burman no or nonaw.]
Denoting the number composed of eight und one; as, nine men; nine days.
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