sextary

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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

sextārius(la)→
sextarie(enm)→
sextary (English)
Relations: inh, der

Related words

sextarie(enm)sextārius(la)

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