About The Word Sext
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Sext
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What's The Definition Of Sext?
[n] the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sext: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sext: See Also | canonical hour Sext In Webster's Dictionary \Sext\, n. [L. sexta, fem. of sextus sixtt, fr. sex six:
cf. F. sexte.] (R.C.Ch.)
(a) The office for the sixth canonical hour, being a part of
the Breviary.
(b) The sixth book of the decretals, added by Pope Boniface
VIII.
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