(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:32:51

Oc*ten"ni*al (?), a. [L. octennium a period of eight years; octo eight + annus year.]

Happening every eighth year; also, lasting a period of eight years.

Johnson. -- Oc*ten"ni*al*ly, adv.

 

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