SEPTENNIAL

Etymology

Adjective

septennial (not comparable)

Lasting or continuing seven years.

Happening or returning once in every seven years.

Anagrams

• antispleen

Source: Wiktionary


Sep*ten"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. septennium a period of seven years; septem seven + annus year. See Seven, and Annual.]

1. Lasting or continuing seven years; as, septennial parliaments.

2. Happening or returning once in every seven years; as, septennial elections in England.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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