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The term "score," meaning a period of twenty years, originates from Old English and is derived from the word "sceor," which means "twenty." This usage was popularized in historical contexts, particularly in biblical references, such as Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, where he begins with "Four score and seven years ago." The term reflects an older counting system where a "score" was a convenient way to quantify large numbers, especially in oral traditions.

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