sept

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A corruption of sect, influenced by Latin saeptum (fence, enclosure).

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Singular
sept

Plural
septs

sept (plural septs)

  1. A clan, tribe, or family, proceeding from a common progenitor; -- used especially of the ancient clans in Ireland.

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From Latin septem

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sept

  1. (cardinal) seven

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Latin septum

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sept n. (plural septuri)

  1. (anatomy) septum

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