sixth
adjective
next after the fifth; being the ordinal number for six.
sixthly
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a word derived from
sixth.
Example Sentences
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Fifthly, the muscular fibres of the stomach, and upper intestines; and sixthly, the muscular fibres of the heart and arteries.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Erasmus Darwin
Mark Twain has certainly made a stronger impression than many authors whose "sixthly" follows more inevitably.
From History of American Literature by Reuben Post Halleck
Miss Mapp had got as far as sixthly, though she was aware she had not exhausted the possibilities, when the tram stopped.
From Miss Mapp by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
Tell me sixthly, since thou art called wise, and if thou, Vafthrûdnir! knowest, whence first came Aurgelmir, among the Jötun's sons, thou sagacious Jötun?
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
Of course I must change, dear; firstly, because I am smothered with dust, and sixthly, as Dogberry says, because I have brought a pretty gown to do honour to Wimperfield.'
From The Golden Calf by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
