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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