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BISSEXTILE

\bˈɪsɪkstˌa͡ɪl], \bˈɪsɪkstˌa‍ɪl], \b_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_k_s_t_ˌaɪ_l]\

Definitions of BISSEXTILE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Leap-year.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Leap-year.
Pertaining to the leap year.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Every fourth year-so called by the anc. Romans, because in that year the sixth day of the calends of March (Feb. 24) was reckoned twice; leap year.
Pert. to leap year.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] Leap year; every fourth year, in which a day is added to the month of February.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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