UTASES

UTAS

U"tas, n. Etym: [OF. huitieves, witieves, witaves, oitieves, pl. of huitieve, witieve, etc., eighth, L. octavus. See Octave, n.] [Written also utis.]

1. (O. Eng. Law)

Definition: The eighth day after any term or feast; the octave; as, the utas of St. Michael. Cowell. The marriage was celebrated and Canterbury, and in the utas of St. Hilary next ensuing she was crowned. Holinshed.

2. Hence, festivity; merriment. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition