octan

American  

[ok-tuhn] / ˈɒk tən /

adjective

1. (of a fever) occurring every eighth day.

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noun

1. an octan fever.

Etymology

Origin of octan

1895–1900; < French octane, Middle French octaine, derivative of Latin octō eight, on the model of quartaine quartan

Example Sentences

Phil Mandelbaum, owner of Octan, a medium-sized club that once belonged to UK franchise Sankeys, is sure the clubs will survive, explaining that most of them own their premises so won’t have to worry about paying the rent even if they’re empty all summer.

From The Guardian

There are no options, there is no choice—there’s only the Octan Corporation.

From Slate