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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of sextarius, an ancient Roman unit of volume historical
2. 2
   A sacristy. obsolete
3. 3
   An Anglo-Saxon unit of liquid measure, chiefly used for wine and cider. historical

   "The sextary seems to have contained 6 gallons, and is also used for cider and wine."

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sextarius

Example

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"The sextary seems to have contained 6 gallons, and is also used for cider and wine."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English sextarie, sextary, anglicized from Latin sextārius (“pint”). Doublet of sextarius.

Etymology 2

For sextonry.

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