there appears to be no particular reason for this except the name arrived in the 19th Century for no good reason
Millennium (1000 years)
The phrase "short shrift" originates from the 16th century, referring to a brief or insufficient confession given to a condemned person before execution. In this context, "shrift" means confession or absolution, and "short" implies that the time allowed for it was minimal. Over time, the term evolved to describe any situation where someone receives little or no consideration or attention.
the 19th Century, the 18th Century, the 4th Century BC A century is 100 years
We are in the 21st Century.
Short track speed skating came from 13th century Holland
One example of a short declamation is the Ballad of the Tempest by James T Fields. It is a short and popular piece from the 19th century.
write the short note on third estate during 18 th century in France ? word limit 50 - 75
100 centi is short for century, meaning 100
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An early 19th century English word, the short form of 'luncheon' , taken from Spanish 'lonja' known from the 16th century and meaning a slice
Mongols conquered a large area of Asia and Europe in the 12th century. They used short swords and short bows and fought primarily from horseback.
ton is a short phrase for saying century,good question!
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