SEXTON


Meaning of SEXTON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈseks-tən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English secresteyn, sexteyn, from Anglo-French segrestein, from Medieval Latin sacristanus — more at sacristan

Date: 14th century

: a church officer or employee who takes care of the church property and performs related minor duties (as ringing the bell for services and digging graves)

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