sexton
noun (sexton, sextons)
Everyday
A sexton is a church helper who looks after the church and its churchyard, digs graves and rings the bells. tree →
In the lessons
a village helper in a church tale, often a bit comic or a little foolish
Examples
- The sexton rang the bell at noon. tree →
- "Now, how can I tell?" said the sexton's wife. tree →
- The sexton dug the grave in the churchyard. tree →
Note
nothing for maths
On Mova
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