EIGHTHLY

Etymology

Adverb

eighthly (not comparable)

In the eighth place; eighth in a row.

Source: Wiktionary


Eighth"ly, adv.

Definition: As the eighth in order.

EIGHTH

Eighth, a. Etym: [AS. eahto.]

1. Next in order after the seventh.

2. Consisting of one of eight equal divisions of a thing. Eighth note (Mus.), the eighth part of a whole note, or semibreve; a quaver.

Eighth, n.

1. The quotient of a unit divided by eight; one of eight equal parts; an eighth part.

2. (Mus.)

Definition: The interval of an octave.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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