n. [ OF. huitieves, witieves, witaves, oitieves, pl. of huitieve, witieve, etc., eighth, L. octavus. See Octave, n. ] [ Written also utis. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (O. Eng. Law) The eighth day after any term or feast; the octave; as, the utas of St. Michael. Cowell. [ 1913 Webster ]

The marriage was celebrated and Canterbury, and in the utas of St. Hilary next ensuing she was crowned. Holinshed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, festivity; merriment. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]