Definition of the word seventh

The word "seventh" derives from the Old English word "sebban" which meant "seven" and the suffix "-th," which denotes the numeric value of the word. In its earliest form, "sebban" was "seo digitum septem," meaning "the seventh digit" or number. The Latin equivalent, "septimus," also contributed to the evolution of the word in various Romance languages, including French ("septième") and Spanish ("séptimo"). The English word "seventh" can be traced back to the Old English, where it appeared around the mid-10th century. Its use has been consistent through Middle English, Early Modern English, and present-day English. In modern English, "seventh" is commonly used to refer to something coming after the sixth and before the eighth in a sequence, regardless of whether it's a number, a day of the week, or a position in a list.