† ˈsevendele Obs.
[f. sevende (see seventh) + dele (see deal n.1 1 b). Cf. OFris. sawendel, MHG. sibenteil.]
Seventh part.
| [c 1305: see seven A. 5.] 1387 Trevisa Higden (Rolls) I. 45 Þe roundenesse of a cercle aboute conteyneþ þre so moche as þe brede [MS. α adds and the seuendele of the brede]. [a 1400–50 Wars Alex. 2342 A-losed mare of strenth Þan I my-selfe or my seggis be þe seuent dele.] |