terc

Etymology
From, from , from.

Noun

 * 1)  third an interval consisting of the first and third notes in a scale
 * 2)  tierce a sequence of three playing cards of the same suit
 * 3)  tierce the third defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, and the tip of the sword at head height
 * 1)  tierce the third defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, and the tip of the sword at head height

Etymology
From.

Adjective

 * 1) few
 * 2) scarce
 * 3) sparse