Eighth , n.
1. The quotient of a
unit divided by eight; one
of eight equal parts; an eighth part.
2. (Mus.) The interval of an octave.
Eighth (ātth), a.
[AS. eahtoða.]
1. Next in
order after the seventh.
2. Consisting of one of eight
equal divisions of a thing.
Eighth note (Mus.), the eighth part of a whole note, or semibreve; a quaver.
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