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SEXENNIALLY
Etymology
Adverb
sexennially (not comparable)
Once in every six years.
Source: Wiktionary
Sex*en"ni*al*ly, adv.
Definition: Once in six years.
SEXENNIAL
Sex*en"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. sexennium a period of six years, sexennis of six years; sex six + annus a year. See Six, and Annual.]
Definition: Lasting six years, or happening once in six years.
– n.
Definition: A sexennial event.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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