Sextary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sextary is a noun meaning (historical) Synonym of sextarius, an ancient Roman unit of volume.
Meaning
(historical) Synonym of sextarius, an ancient Roman unit of volume.
More Meanings
- (historical) An Anglo-Saxon unit of liquid measure, chiefly used for wine and cider.
- (obsolete) A sacristy.
Example Sentences
The sextary seems to have contained 6 gallons, and is also used for cider and wine.
Word Forms
- sextaries
Synonyms for sextary
Depending on context, synonyms include sextarius.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sextarius, sextans, quartary, sextant, sexagenary, sextuor.
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