semiweekly

semiweekly
/sem'ee week"lee, sem'uy-/, adj., n., pl. semiweeklies, adv.
adj.
1. occurring, done, appearing, or published twice a week: semiweekly visits.
n.
2. a semiweekly publication.
adv.
3. twice a week: He traveled semiweekly to Detroit.
[1785-95, Amer.; SEMI- + WEEKLY]
Usage. See bi-1.

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