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What is another word for Sennight?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛna͡ɪt] (IPA)

Sennight is an old-fashioned word meaning a period of seven days. It originated in Middle English and was commonly used in the 16th century, but it is now considered archaic. Today, we mostly use the word "week" to refer to a period of seven days. There are many informal and slang synonyms for week, such as "seven days," "holy week," "workweek," "dog week," "cat week," and "chicken week." Additionally, some cultures use different words for week, such as "semaine" in French and "woche" in German. Regardless of the word used, a week remains a fundamental unit of time, used to measure time and schedules all around the world.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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And when the people came together he would call out, "O yes, O yes, O yes, know ye that His Grace the King will give on Monday Sennight"-that meant seven nights or a week after-"a Royal Ball to which all maidens of noble birth are hereby summoned; and be it furthermore known unto you that at this ball his Highness the Prince will select unto himself a lady that shall be his bride and our future Queen.
"Europa's Fairy Book"
Joseph Jacobs
"A Sennight, my lord," said Master Rudolph, the steward, who had come into the room and who now stood among the others at the bedside.
"Otto of the Silver Hand"
Howard Pyle
"A Sennight," repeated the Baron, in a low voice, and then to Master Rudolph, "And has the Baroness been often beside me in that time?"
"Otto of the Silver Hand"
Howard Pyle

Related words: time frame, when will it happen, how long will it last, how long ago was it, how long will it take

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