a. [ Octo- + root of L. findere to split: cf. F. octofide. ] (Bot.) Cleft or separated into eight segments, as a calyx. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F. ] 1. A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A tax levied in money or kind at the gate of a French city on articles brought within the walls. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Written also octroy. ] [ 1913 Webster ]