Category:October

Oc*to"ber, n. Etym: [l., the eighth month of the primitive Roman year, which began in March, fr. octo eight: cf.F. Octobre. See Octave.]

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.