Sextonship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sextonship is a noun meaning The office or position of a sexton.
Meaning
The office or position of a sexton.
Example Sentences
For Example, they [reduced divines] may be Lappers of Linnen, Bayliffs of the Mannor, they may let Blood or apply Plaiſters for three Miles round; they may get a Diſpenſation to hold the Clerkſhip and Sextonſhip of their ovvn Pariſh in Commendam.
Word Forms
- sextonships
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seneschalship, exchequership, sheriffship, quaestorship, secretaryship, sheriffdom.
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