sextary Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sex"ta*ry noun

Etymology

L. sextarius the sixth part of a measure, weight, etc., fr. sextus sixth, sex six.

Wordforms

plural Sextaries

Definitions

1. (Rom. Antiq.) An ancient Roman liquid and dry measure, about equal to an English pint.

Sex"ta*ry noun

Etymology

For sextonry.

Definitions

1. A sacristy. Obs.