"Sextonian" meaning in English

See Sextonian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /sɛkˈstəʊ.ni.ən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /sɛkˈstoʊ.ni.ən/ [General-American] Forms: more Sextonian [comparative], most Sextonian [superlative]
Rhymes: -əʊniən Etymology: From Sexton + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Sexton|ian}} Sexton + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Sextonian (comparative more Sextonian, superlative most Sextonian)
  1. Of or relating to Anne Sexton (1928–1974), American poet known for her highly personal confessional verse.
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