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(dē̍-sĕm′bẽr)

rop.

Noun.

[F.

décembre

, from L.

December

, fr.

decem

ten; this being the tenth month among the early Romans, who began the year in March. See

The twelfth and last month of the year, containing thirty-one days. During this month occurs the winter solstice.

Fig.: With reference to the end of the year and to the winter season;

as, the

December

of his life

Noun.

[L. december, from decem, ten; this being the tenth month among the early Romans, who began the year in March.]