eightsome

Other forms: eightsomes

Definitions of eightsome
  1. noun
    eight people considered as a unit
    synonyms: octet, octette
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    type of:
    assemblage, gathering
    a group of persons together in one place
  2. noun
    a Scottish reel for eight dancers
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    type of:
    Scottish reel, reel
    a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
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