"sixte" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɪkst/
Rhymes: -ɪkst Etymology: Borrowed from French sixte, from Middle French sixte, from Old French siste, sixte, modification of sexte (“sixth”) (a borrowing from Latin sextus) after sis (“six”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|fr|sixte}} Borrowed from French sixte, {{der|en|frm|sixte}} Middle French sixte, {{der|en|fro|siste}} Old French siste, {{der|en|la|sextus}} Latin sextus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sixte (uncountable)
  1. (fencing) The sixth defensive position, with the sword hand held at chest height, and the tip of the sword at eye level. Tags: uncountable
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