Definition:Short Hundred

Definition

A short hundred is another term for the number $100$.

Also see

• 100

• Definition:Long Hundred

Historical Note

The short hundred was at one time used in England for the number $100$ (one hundred).

This was so as to distinguish it from the long hundred, which was sometimes used for the number $120$.

Sources

• 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $12$
• 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $12$