nundine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnənˌdaɪn/ (US)
- /ˈnʌndʌɪn/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin nundinae (“ninth-days”), a clipped form of nundinae feriae (“ninth-day festivals”), from its observance every eighth day (9 counting inclusively) and from the Latin practice of treating most recurring calendrical days as plurals.
Meanings
- A market or fair held every eight days, particularly (historical) in Roman contexts.
- (obsolete) Any recurring eight-day period; an eight-day 'week'.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nundines | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nundines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |