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These are the literal meanings; the mystic meanings are very different, and among other things denote the septenary prismatic colours and other septenaries in nature.

From Simon Magus by Mead, George Robert Stow

The use of alexandrines and septenaries together, we have seen, was common even in the Middle English period, but not in regular alternation.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald

In this play the alexandrine is the dominant measure, though mingled with occasional septenaries still.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald

Chapman's translation of Iliad is the longest modern English poem in septenaries.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald

We find, therefore, tumbling verse, alexandrines, septenaries, and intricate strophic forms, all commonly written with slight regard for syllable-counting principles.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald