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How long is a fortnight

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A fortnight lasts for 14 days. It is a term that is rarely used in the English language anymore.

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A fortnight is a measure of time equivalent to two weeks: that is 14 days, or literally 14 nights. The term is most commonly used in the UK. It derives from the archaic fort meaning fourteen. ChaCha for now!

Sep 29 2009, 06:31am | Source: Fortnight | www.websters-online-dictionary.org

Fortnight (noun): the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks. ChaCha for now! 1-800-224-2242

Jun 17 2009, 08:17pm | Source: fortnight definition | Dictionary.com | dictionary.reference.com

A fortnight is a period of fourteen consecutive days. Thanks for using ChaCha!

Mar 28 2009, 09:12am | Source: definr - fortnight | definr.com

A fortnight is a measure of time equivalent to two weeks: that is 14 days, or literally 14 nights. ChaCha on.

Mar 27 2009, 10:25pm | Source: Fortnight | www.websters-online-dictionary.org
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