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Definition of October
1. Noun. The month following September and preceding November.
Exact synonyms: Oct
Group relationships: Gregorian Calendar, New Style Calendar
Terms within: Columbus Day, Discovery Day, October 12, October 24, United Nations Day, Mid-october
Generic synonyms: Gregorian Calendar Month
Group relationships: Gregorian Calendar, New Style Calendar
Terms within: Columbus Day, Discovery Day, October 12, October 24, United Nations Day, Mid-october
Generic synonyms: Gregorian Calendar Month
Definition of October
1. n. The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
Medical Definition of October
1. 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) Origin: L, the eighth month of the primitive Roman year, which began in March, fr. Octo eight: cf.F. Octobre. See Octave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)