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sexton

The correct spelling is sexton.

How to pronounce sexton

/ˈsɛk.stən/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɛk.stən/

Say it like: Sex-ton

The correct spelling is sexton. A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.
  2. 2.A sexton beetle.

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