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.
2.
Ale or cider made in that month.
The country gentlemen had a posset or drink they called October.
Emerson.
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