epact Meaning, Definition & Usage

E"pact noun

Etymology

F. épacte, fr. Gr. brought on or in, added, fr. to bring on or in; on, in + to bring or lead. See Epi-, and Act.

Definitions

1. (Chron.) The moon's age at the beginning of the calendar year, or the number of days by which the last new moon has preceded the beginning of the year.