38

adjective

being eight more than thirty

• Syn: ↑thirty-eight, ↑xxxviii

• Similar to: ↑cardinal

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/therr"tee ayt"/, n., pl.. 38s, 38's.

1. a pistol or revolver using a cartridge approximately .38 inch in diameter.

2. the cartridge itself.

Also, thirty-eight.