sextons

noun

plural of sexton
as in stewards
a person who takes care of church buildings and property and often rings the church's bell during services a sexton who kept the church immaculate for over forty-five years

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  1. stewards
  2. keepers
Noun
  • Any of your nieces and nephews could turn out to be good or poor stewards of your estate.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Government must continuously look for ways to improve services while being responsible stewards of public resources.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of stewards
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  • The wallabies and kangaroos were introduced to their space in early May, and Disney gradually allowed more interaction with people, first with keepers and select cast members, then with the public, at a distance outside the fencing.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026
  • The best English ball-keepers were on the bench or had been left at home.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of keepers
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