psalter
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/ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/
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Definitions
noun
- 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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