Sexton

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsÉ›kstÉ™n/
• Hyphenation: sex + ton

Origin

From Medieval Latin sacristanus, based on Latin sacer ("sacred").

Full definition of sexton

Noun

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

Synonyms

• sacristan