sextarius

词形变化

sextarii sextariuses 复数 sextariuses sextarii 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 1⅔ Roman pound of wine and equivalent to about 0.54 L although varying slightly over time.

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  2. 2.

    A Roman unit of dry measure.

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词源

From Latin sextārius (“one-sixth”), from sextus (“sixth”) + -ārius (“-ary: forming adj.”). Doublet of sextary.

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