Sekt

[ zekt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, German.

Sekt

/ zɛkt /

Origin of Sekt¹

C20: from German, from Spanish vino seco dry wine

He spoke knowingly, notwithstanding the Sekt and the smile with which he seemed to be belying his remarks.

Sect, sekt, n. a body of men who unite in holding some particular views, esp.

Dipsector, dip′sekt-or, n. an instrument for observing the dip of the horizon.

They belong tew the feathered sekt denominated poultry, and are the husbands of menny wives.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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