Definitions of sexton
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an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objectssynonyms: sacristantype of:caretakera custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)church officera church official
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Spoon River Anthology
Edgar Lee Masters haunts the local residents of towns in which he grew up with more than 200 poetic portraits that are eerily familiar. Speaking from their graves, the characters reveal, confess, accuse, and advise. Bury yourself in this list to see what they are shoveling out. Read the full text here.