septenary

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It is possible to think of the soul as a reincarnating entity, whether it be a monad, duad, triad, or septenary being.

From Reincarnation and the Law of Karma A Study of the Old-New World-Doctrine of Rebirth, and Spiritual Cause and Effect by Atkinson, William Walker

After the same manner a man is completed in the second septenary of years, and is capable of learning what is good and evil, and of discipline therein.

From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch

Poulter's Measure, an old-fashioned couplet, composed of an alexandrine and a septenary, a6a7, 88 f.

From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin

It is septenary in constitution, as may be seen in its vibrations expressed in color and sound.

From Elementary Theosophy by Rogers, L. W. (Louis William)

The septenary division of time into weeks of seven days, although not universal, as has been generally supposed, was sufficiently so to indicate the influence of the number.

From The Symbolism of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.