2. Consisting of one of five equal divisions of a thing. Fifth monarchy men (Hist.), a fanatical sect in England, of the time of the commonwealth, who maintained that there would be a fifth universal monarchy, during which Christ would reign on earth a thousand years. — Fifth wheel, a horizontal wheel or segment above the fore axle of a carriage and beneath the body, forming an extended support to prevent careening.
FIFTH
Fifth, n.
1. The quotient of a unit divided by five; one of five equal parts; a fifth part.
2. (Mus.)
Defn: The interval of three tones and a semitone, embracing five diatonic degrees of the scale; the dominant of any key.
FIFTHLY
Fifth"ly, adv.
Defn: In the fifth place; as the fifth in order.
FIFTIETH
Fif"ti*eth, a. Etym: [AS. fiftigo. See Fifty.]
1. Next in order after the forty-ninth; — the ordinal of fifty.
2. Consisting of one of fifty equal parts or divisions.