The English Oracle

What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?

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00:00 What Do We Call The “Rd” In “3ʳᵈ” And The “Th” In “9ᵗʰ”?
00:23 Accepted Answer Score 61
00:52 Answer 2 Score 3
01:40 Answer 3 Score 1
02:02 Answer 4 Score 0
02:16 Thank you

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