Octogenary

//ɑkˈtɑ.d͡ʒəˌnɛr.i// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of eightysomething: a person 80 to 89 years old. obsolete
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to the number 80, particularly not-comparable, obsolete
  2. 2
    Of or related to the number 80, particularly; Synonym of octogenarian: lasting or aged 80 years; 80-year-old. not-comparable, obsolete

    "[…] he went to visit him, being then octogenary, and very decrepid with the gowt, but had his sight and understanding."

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"[…] he went to visit him, being then octogenary, and very decrepid with the gowt, but had his sight and understanding."

Etymology

From Latin octōgēnārius (“containing 80”) either directly or via French octogénaire, from Latin octōgēnus (“80 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from octōgintā (“eight tens, 80”). Cognate with octogenarian.

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