Sextary

n. [Lat. sextarius, the sixth part of a measure, weight, &c., from sextus, sixth, from sex, six, whence O. Fr. & Pr. sestier, N. Fr. setier, Sp. sextario, It. sestiere.] (Rom. Antiq.) An ancient Roman measure, about equal to an English pint, in both liquid and dry measure.

n. [For sextonry, from sexton.] The same as SACRISTY. [Obs.]