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October \Oc*to"ber\, n. [L., the eighth month of the primitive
Roman year, which began in March, fr. octo eight: cf. F.
Octobre. See {Octave}.]
1. The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
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2. Ale or cider made in that month.
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The country gentlemen had a posset or drink they
called October. --Emerson.
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