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DictionaryRoot: sacristanus
Latin

sacristanus

keeper of church valuables

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Church sexton sweeps the church steps with a broom, keys at waist and simple church doorway establish building maintenance, no text or graves required.
noun

sexton

SEKS-tun/ˈsekstən/

An officer responsible for caring for a church and its grounds.

Etymology
sextonLatinkeeper of church valuables

A sacristanus looked after a church’s sacred vessels, vestments, and valuables. That custodial role developed into the sexton’s care of the church building and grounds.

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