such and such

1 of 2

adjective

: not named or specified

such and such

2 of 2

pronoun

: something not specified

Example Sentences

Adjective people from such and such areas If you were born in such and such a year…. Pronoun If you earn such and such per year, then….

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of such and such was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Such and such.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20and%20such. Accessed 6 Jun. 2023.

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