Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sennight
noun
/ˈsɛnˌnaɪt/
Definition
A period of seven days; a week.
Examples
- It has been a sennight since we last met.
- During the sennight, the villagers prepared for the festival.
- She traveled to the city for a sennight of business meetings.
Meaning
The term ‘sennight’ is an archaic word used to refer specifically to a week, often used in historical or literary contexts.
Synonyms
- Week
- Seven days
