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octocentenary|ɒktəʊˈsɛntɪnərɪ| [Arbitrary f. L. octo eight + centenary. The etymological form from L. is octingentenary.] The eight-hundredth anniversary of an event. Also attrib. or as adj. So octocenˈtennial a.
1889Times 20 June, The programme of festivities in celebration of the octocentenary of the House of Wettin. 1893Athenæum 30 Dec. 911/1 In prospect of the ‘octocentenary’ of the consecration of Harrow Church, Mr. Bushell has reprinted..three documents. 1889Times 19 June 7/2 The celebration of its octocentennial day of honour. |