THIRD

I. adjective see: three Date: before 12th century 1. being next after the second in place or time , ranking next after the second of a grade or degree in authority or precedence , being the forward speed or gear next higher than second especially in a motor vehicle, 2. being one of three equal parts into which something is divisible , being the last in each group of three in a series , ~ or ~ly adverb II. noun Date: 14th century one of three equal parts of something , 2. see: number one that is next after second in rank, position, authority, or precedence , 3. the musical interval embracing three diatonic degrees, a tone at this interval, the harmonic combination of two tones a ~ apart, merchandise whose quality falls below the manufacturer's standard for seconds, ~ base , the ~ forward gear or speed especially of a motor vehicle