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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Sextern(e, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. cestron (1421), sesterne (1502), seystarne (1534), sestron (1682); cf. Sester n.] A measure of 12 gallons. — 1425 Acts II 12/1.
The ald boll first maid be King Dauid contenit a sextern the sextern contenit xij galounis of the ald met 14.. Acts I 310/2.
The boll sall contene a sexterne [L. sextarium] viz. xij gallonis of aile
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