the fourth

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Fourth \Fourth\, n.
   1. One of four equal parts into which one whole may be
      divided; the quotient of a unit divided by four.
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   2. (Mus.) The interval of two tones and a semitone, embracing
      four diatonic degrees of the scale; the subdominant of any
      key.
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   3. One coming next in order after the third.
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   {The Fourth}, specifically, in the United States, the fourth
      day of July, the anniversary of the declaration of
      American independence; as, to celebrate the Fourth.
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