What is happening every eighth year; also, lasting a period of eight years. Johnson. -- Oc*ten"ni*al*ly, adv called?
octennial — Happening every eighth year; also, lasting a period of eight years. Johnson. -- Oc*ten"ni*al*ly, adv. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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