Etymology

sexennial

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Today it means: Pertaining to a period of six years; taking place once every six years. Full definition →

First used 17th c.New Latin sexennialis
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  1. New Latin · derived fromsexennialis
  2. English todaysexennial

From New Latin sexennialis (16th century), equivalent to sexennium + -al.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Pertaining to a period of six years; taking place once every six years.

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