Hebdomadal

[heb'dɔmәdl]

Definition

(a.) Alt. of Hebdomadary

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Weekly.

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Definition

adj. occurring every seven days: weekly—also Hebdom′adary.—n. Heb′domad the number seven a group of seven things a week: in some Gnostic systems a group of superhuman beings angels or divine emanations the sphere of the Demiurge lower than the ogdoad—from the idea of the seven planets.—adv. Hebdom′adally from week to week.—n. Hebdom′adary a member of a chapter or convent who officiates in the choir &c. on a certain week.—Hebdomadal Council a board which practically manages the business of the university of Oxford usually meeting weekly.

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