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Cross references: 1. number eight \'a-t\ n [ME eighte, fr. eighte, adj., fr. OE eahta; akin to OHG ah]to eight, L octo, Gk okto- 2: the eighth in a set or series {wears an ~} 3: FIGURE EIGHT 4: something having eight units or members : as 4a: an eight-oared racing boat or crew 4b: an eight-cylinder engine or automobile - eight ajor ;pn