SEPTENNATE
Sep*ten"nate, n. Etym: [F. septennat.]
Defn: A period of seven years; as, the septennate during which the
President of the French Republic holds office.
SEPTENNIAL Sep*ten"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. septennium a period of seven years; septem seven + annus year. See Seven, and Annual.]
1. Lasting or continuing seven years; as, septennial parliaments.
2. Happening or returning once in every seven years; as, septennial elections in England.
SEPTENNIALLY
Sep*ten"ni*al*ly, adv.
Defn: Once in seven years.
SEPTENTRIAL
Sep*ten"tri*al, a.
Defn: Septentrional. Drayton.
SEPTENTRIO
Sep*ten"tri*o, n. Etym: [L. See Septentrion.] (Astron.)