One more than seven: a cardinal numeral.n. A number, the sum of seven and one.n. A symbol representing eight units, as 8, or VIII; or viii; hence, a curved outline in the shape of the figure 8.n. A playing-card having eight spots or pips.n. An obsolete spelling of ait.n. In meter, in lines of eight syllables.n. In companies or ‘teams’ of eight.n. In printing, containing eight pages only: said of a type-form or a printed and folded sheet.