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noun 1.the tenth month of the year, containing 31 days. Abbreviation: Oct.
2.British. ale or beer traditionally brewed in this month.
Origin: before 1050; Middle English, Old English <
Latin Octōber the eighth month of the early Roman year, equivalent to
octō- octo- +
-ber, on the model of
September, November, December; see December
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OCT Octans (constellation) |
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