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Definition of Sextery

Sex"ta*ry (?), n.; pl. Sextaries (#). [L. sextarius the sixth part of a measure, weight, etc., fr. sextus sixth, sex six.] (Rom. Antiq.) An ancient Roman liquid and dry measure, about equal to an English pint.

Sex"ta*ry (?), n. [For sextonry.] A sacristy. [Obs.]

Sex"ta*ry (?), n.; pl. Sextaries (#). [L. sextarius the sixth part of a measure, weight, etc., fr. sextus sixth, sex six.] (Rom. Antiq.) An ancient Roman liquid and dry measure, about equal to an English pint.

Sex"ta*ry (?), n. [For sextonry.] A sacristy. [Obs.]

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • An ancient Roman liquid and dry measure, about equal to an English pint.
  • An Old English measure of liquid, usually wine or cider, perhaps containing 6 gallons.
         Quotations
         *1866: The sextary seems to have contained 6 gallons, and is also used for cider and wine.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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