Definitions | psalter |
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- 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: Etymology: Old English sauter; psauter < French sautier, psaltier < Latin psalterium (a stringed instrument like a lute) < (a stringed instrument).
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