n. & adj.
--n.
1. one more than seven, or two less than ten; the product of two units and four units.
2 a symbol for this (8, viii, VIII).
3 a figure resembling the form of 8.
4 a size etc. denoted by eight.
5 an eight-oared rowing-boat or its crew.
6 the time of eight o'clock (is it eight yet?).
7 a card with eight pips.
--adj. that amount to eight.
Phrases and idioms:
have one over the eight sl. get slightly drunk.
Etymology: OE ehta, eahta