Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

October \Oc*to"ber\, n. [L., the eighth month of the primitive
   Roman year, which began in March, fr. octo eight: cf.F.
   Octobre. See {Octave}.]
   1. The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.

   2. Ale or cider made in that month.

            The country gentlemen had a posset or drink they
            called October.                       --Emerson.

Source : WordNet®

October
     n : the month following September and preceding November [syn: {Oct}]