sixte

English

Etymology

French

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.

Anagrams

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sikst/

Noun

sixte f (plural sixtes)

  1. (music) Interval of six notes.
  2. (fencing) sixte.

Noun

sixte m (plural sixtes)

  1. (law) Sixth part of a tithe which belongs to a lord.
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