English
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Etymology
Old English sauter; psauter < French sautier, psaltier < Latin psalterium (a stringed instrument like a lute) < Gr. �αλ�ή�ιον (a stringed instrument).
Noun
psalter
- The Book of psalm|Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
- Specifically for Anglicans, the Book of Common Prayer which contains the Book of Psalms. For Catholics, the Breviary containing the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.
- In the Roman Catholic Church, A rosary consisting of one hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the Psalms.
Translations
Arabic: ARchar|زب�ر (zabūr) m
Spanish: salterio m
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