sexcentenary

American

[seks-sen-ten-uh-ree, seks-sen-tn-er-ee, -sen-tee-nuh-ree] / ˌsɛks sɛnˈtɛn ə ri, sɛksˈsɛn tnˌɛr i, -sɛnˈti nə ri /

adjective

pertaining to 600 or a period of 600 years; marking the completion of 600 years.

noun

a 600th anniversary or its celebration.

sexcentenary British

/ ˌsɛksɛnˈtiːnərɪ /

adjective

of or relating to 600 or a period of 600 years
of, relating to, or celebrating a 600th anniversary

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noun

a 600th anniversary or its celebration

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

sexcentenaries

plural

Etymology

Origin of sexcentenary

First recorded in 1770–80; sex- + centenary

Example Sentences

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At the recent celebration of the sexcentenary of Peterhouse College, near the close of a long dinner, Sir Frederick Bramwell was called on, some time after midnight, to return thanks for Applied Science.

From The Pleasures of Life by Lubbock, John, Sir

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