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october
CIDE DICTIONARY
october, n. [L., the eighth month of the primitive Roman year, which began in March, fr. octo eight: cf. F. Octobre. See Octave.].
- The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days. [1913 Webster]
- Ale or cider made in that month. [1913 Webster]"The country gentlemen had a posset or drink they called October." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
october, n. the tenth month of the year.
Etymology
OE f. L (as OCTO-): cf. DECEMBER, SEPTEMBER
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