quindene en · NOUN
Etymology
From Medieval Latin quindena, from Latin quīndēnī (“15 each”), from the distributive form of quīndecim (“15”). It is used for a period of 14 days owing to the Roman and medieval practice of counting inclusively.
Meanings
- The 14th day after a festival.
- The 14-day period between the festival and the quindene.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quindenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |