sixte
noun/ˈsɪkst/
Etymology Borrowed from French sixte, from Middle French sixte, from Old French siste, sixte, modification of sexte (“sixth”) (a borrowing from Latin sextus) after sis (“six”).
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Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War The sixth defensive position, with the sword hand held at chest height, and the tip of the sword at eye level.