adj., n., & v.
--adj.
1. sixfold.
2 having six parts.
3 being six times as many or much.
--n. a sixfold number or amount.
--v.tr. & intr. multiply by six; increase sixfold.
Derivatives:
sextuply adv.
Etymology: med.L sextuplus, irreg. f. L sex six, after LL quintuplus QUINTUPLE