"In a fortnight" is not a word, obviously we have words that refer to lengths of time greater than two days, but I think the point is that we have no single word to describe the day that is a fortnight from now.
One thing I found mildly interesting about the distinction between English and Spanish is that English has "tonight" but no single word for "last night", whereas in Spanish it's the opposite.
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"In a fortnight" is not a word, obviously we have words that refer to lengths of time greater than two days, but I think the point is that we have no single word to describe the day that is a fortnight from now.
One thing I found mildly interesting about the distinction between English and Spanish is that English has "tonight" but no single word for "last night", whereas in Spanish it's the opposite.
There is "yestereve" but it's archaic and never used. Despite not being used, totally understandable to English speakers.
and overmorrow
probably not understandable to many English speakers - however archaisms might not be equally archaic in every region and dialect of English.
hmm, you're right. I would probably have realized it myself in a triduum.