First Known Use: 14th century
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sexton
noun sex·ton \ˈseks-tən\
: a person who takes care of church buildings and property and often rings the church's bell during services
Full Definition of SEXTON
: 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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Origin of SEXTON
Middle English secresteyn, sexteyn, from Anglo-French segrestein, from Medieval Latin sacristanus — more at sacristan
SEXTON Defined for Kids
sexton
noun sex·ton \ˈseks-tən\
Definition of SEXTON for Kids
: an official of a church who takes care of church buildings and property
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