adjective

Etymology: ME eighte < OE eahta, akin to Ger acht < IE base *oktō(u)- L octo, Gr oktō, OIr ocht

noun

1. the cardinal number between seven and nine; 8; VIII
2. any group of eight people or things, as a crew of eight oarsmen
3. 1. something numbered eight or having eight units, as a playing card, throw of dice, etc.
   2. an engine with eight cylinders or an automobile with such an engine
4. anything shaped like an 8, as a figure in skating