three-cornered

[three-kawr-nerd]

three-cor·nered

[three-kawr-nerd]
adjective
1.
having three corners: a three-cornered hat.
2.
pertaining to or involving three persons, parties, or things: The candidates were deadlocked in a three-cornered tie.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English thre cornerid. See three, cornered
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Three-cornered is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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three-cornered

adjective
1. having three corners; "a three-cornered hat" 
2. involving a group or set of three; "a three-cornered race" 
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