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sext
CIDE DICTIONARY
sext, n. [L. sexta, fem. of sextus sixtt, fr. sex six: cf. F. sexte.].
The office for the sixth canonical hour, being a part of the Breviary. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sext, n. Eccl.
1 the canonical hour of prayer appointed for the sixth daytime hour (i.e. noon).
2 the office of sext.
1 the canonical hour of prayer appointed for the sixth daytime hour (i.e. noon).
2 the office of sext.
Etymology
ME f. L sexta hora sixth hour f. sextus sixth
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