Psalter, Book of Psalms
(noun) a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
Source: WordNet® 3.1
psalter (plural psalters)
The Book of 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.
(obsolete or rare) psaltery (the musical instrument).
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Source: Wiktionary
Psal"ter, n. Etym: [OE. psauter, sauter, OF. sautier, psaltier, F. psautier, from L. psalterium. See Psaltery.]
1. The Book of Psalms; -- often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
2. Specifically, the Book of Psalms as printed in the Book of Common Prayer; among the Roman Catholics, the part of the Breviary which contains the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.
3. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A rosary, consisting of a hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the psalms.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 May 2025
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