se’nnight.' name='description'> se'nnights - definition and meaning

Definitions

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  • noun Plural form of se’nnight.

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Examples

  • So he sent forthright to summon his Lords of the reign and Grandees of the realm and the knot was tied between them twain; and, going in unto her that night, he found her a hoard wherefrom the spell had freshly been dispelled; and of his longing for her and his desire to her he abode with her two se'nnights never going forth from her or by night or by day.

    Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

  • So I would have thee of thy favour go forth of the garden this day, for the Queen will abide only in it till the time of mid-afternoon prayer and after it shall be at thy service for se'nnights and fortnights, months and years. "

    Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

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