Definition of sextary in English:

sextary

noun ˈsɛkstə)ri

historical

1In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for liquids, equal to one-sixth of a congius. In the Middle Ages: a large measure for liquid, varying locally between 4 and 6 imperial gallons (18 and 27 litres).
2In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for dry substances, equal to one-sixteenth of a modius. In the Middle Ages: a similar measure of varying capacity, often equated to 2 pounds (or approx. 1 kg).
3Any one of the six divisions of the city of Venice. Now rare (historical).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From classical Latin sextārius sextarius; compare -ary.

Definition of sextary in US English:

sextary

nounˈsɛkstə)ri

historical

1In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for liquids, equal to one-sixth of a congius. In the Middle Ages: a large measure for liquid, varying locally between 4 and 6 imperial gallons (18 and 27 litres).
2In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for dry substances, equal to one-sixteenth of a modius. In the Middle Ages: a similar measure of varying capacity, often equated to 2 pounds (or approx. 1 kg).
3Any one of the six divisions of the city of Venice. Now rare (historical).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From classical Latin sextārius sextarius; compare -ary.

单词	sextary
释义	Definition of sextary in English: sextary noun ˈsɛkstə)ri historical 1In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for liquids, equal to one-sixth of a congius. In the Middle Ages: a large measure for liquid, varying locally between 4 and 6 imperial gallons (18 and 27 litres). 2In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for dry substances, equal to one-sixteenth of a modius. In the Middle Ages: a similar measure of varying capacity, often equated to 2 pounds (or approx. 1 kg). 3Any one of the six divisions of the city of Venice. Now rare (historical). Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From classical Latin sextārius sextarius; compare -ary. Definition of sextary in US English: sextary nounˈsɛkstə)ri historical 1In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for liquids, equal to one-sixth of a congius. In the Middle Ages: a large measure for liquid, varying locally between 4 and 6 imperial gallons (18 and 27 litres). 2In ancient Rome: a measure of capacity for dry substances, equal to one-sixteenth of a modius. In the Middle Ages: a similar measure of varying capacity, often equated to 2 pounds (or approx. 1 kg). 3Any one of the six divisions of the city of Venice. Now rare (historical). Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From classical Latin sextārius sextarius; compare -ary.
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