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sexton
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sexton
(noun)
sexton
/
ˈ
sɛkstən/
noun
plural
sextons
sexton
/
ˈ
sɛkstən/
noun
plural
sextons
Britannica Dictionary definition of SEXTON
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a person who takes care of church buildings and property and often rings the church's bell during services
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