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epact

One entry found for epact.
Main Entry: epact
Pronunciation: 'E-"pakt, 'e-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French epacte, from Late Latin epacta, from Greek epaktE, from epagein to bring in, intercalate, from epi- + agein to drive -- more at AGENT
: a period added to harmonize the lunar with the solar calendar