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Utas , n. [OF. huitieves, witieves, witaves, oitieves, pl. of huitieve, witieve, etc., eighth, L. octavus. See Octave, n.] [Written also utis.]1913 Webster
- (O. Eng. Law) The eighth day after any term or feast; the octave; as, the utas of St. Michael.Cowell.1913 Webster
The marriage was celebrated and Canterbury, and in the utas of St. Hilary next ensuing she was crowned.
Holinshed.1913 Webster - Hence, festivity; merriment. [Obs.]Shak.1913 Webster
- (O. Eng. Law) The eighth day after any term or feast; the octave; as, the utas of St. Michael.