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Sextain :: Sextain (n.) A stanza of six lines; a sestine.

Sextans :: Sextans (n.) A Roman coin, the sixth part of an as..

Sextans :: Sextans (n.) A constellation on the equator south of Leo; the Sextant.

Sextant :: Sextant (n.) The sixth part of a circle.

Sextant :: Sextant (n.) An instrument for measuring angular distances between objects, -- used esp. at sea, for ascertaining the latitude and longitude. It is constructed on the same optical principle as Hadley's quadrant, but usually of metal, with a nicer graduation, telescopic sight, and its arc the sixth, and sometimes the third, part of a circle. See Quadrant..

Sextant :: Sextant (n.) The constellation Sextans.

Sextaries :: Sextaries (pl. ) of Sextar.

Sextary :: Sextary (n.) An ancient Roman liquid and dry measure, about equal to an English pint..

Sextary :: Sextary (n.) A sacristy.