Associations to the word «Sexton»

Pictures for the word «Sexton»

Wiktionary

SEXTON, noun. A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.
SEXTON, proper noun. An occupational surname​.
SEXTON BEETLE, noun. A necrophore.
SEXTON BEETLES, noun. Plural of sexton beetle

Dictionary definition

SEXTON, noun. United States poet (1928-1974).
SEXTON, noun. An officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects.

Wise words

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