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Twelvemonth

usgb/ˈtwelvmʌnθ/Volume
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Archaic Usage

The term 'twelvemonth' is rarely used today and sounds old-fashioned.

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He spoke of a twelvemonth as if we still lived in medieval times.
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Literary Flair

Writers may use 'twelvemonth' to give a historical or poetic touch to their work.

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She promised to return in a twelvemonth, on the next springtide.
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Time Span

'Twelvemonth' emphasizes the duration of twelve months, rather than just stating 'year'.

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They traveled the world for a full twelvemonth.
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