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sexton

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1. sexton - Noun

2. Sexton - Proper noun

Meaning

An under officer of a church, whose business is to take care of the church building and the vessels, vestments, etc., belonging to the church, to attend on the officiating clergyman, and to perform other duties pertaining to the church, such as to dig graves, ring the bell, etc.

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A flowing team move culminated in Peter O'Mahony moving the ball out to the left wing, allowing Earls to dive over in the corner and Sexton to make the scoreline more comfortable with a challenging conversion. Source: Internet

According to the KSP, 33-year-old Justin C. Sexton, of Grayson, Ky., was struck by a vehicle. Source: Internet

Booth was an Episcopalian, and the ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Minister Fleming, James of Christ Episcopal Church, where Weaver was a sexton." Source: Internet

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Dante Exum (left) and Collin Sexton celebrate during a game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Source: Internet

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton runs down the floor. Source: Internet

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton was showing positive signs as a passer before the NBA season’s suspension, and making extra passes more would pay off for him. Source: Internet

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