octogenary
Of or related to the number 80, particularlyOf or related to the number 80, particularly
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable, obsolete)Of or related to the number 80, particularly
Of or related to the number 80, particularly
(not comparable, obsolete)Synonym of octogenarian: lasting or aged 80 years; 80-year-old.
Origin
From Latin octōgēnārius (“containing 80”) either directly or via French octogénaire, fromFrom 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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