sept

(eg. house, symbol, fire )

sept  /ˈsɛpt/ ? Meaning of "sept"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the month following August and preceding October
  2. (n) people descended from a common ancestor

Synonym(s)

family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, phratry, sep

Usage(s):

  • In the days of Maupassant, mustaches and mistresses, the affluent Frenchman could not do without his cinq a septthe 5-to-7 p.

Quotes

  1. "Senator Clinton, this is not the '90s," McCain said. "This is the post-Sept. 11 world. The commander-in-chief does not enjoy the luxury to conduct our national security by means of triangulation."
    on Oct 3, 2007 By: John McCain Source: Reuters

  2. "We live in a dangerous world," Mr. Bush said, "And we need a president who understands the lessons of Sept. 11, 2001: that to protect America, we must stay on the offense, stop attacks before they happen, and not wait to be hit again. The...
    on Sep 2, 2008 By: President Bush Source: New York Times

  3. "Based on everything we currently know, the Blackwater team acted appropriately while operating in a very complex war zone on Sept. 16," Prince said in prepared testimony for a packed hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform...
    on Oct 3, 2007 By: Erik Prince Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram

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