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antiphonary

Pronunciation: /anˈtɪf(ə)nəri/

Definition of antiphonary

noun (plural antiphonaries)

  • (in the Western Christian Church) a book of plainsong for the Divine Office.

Origin:

early 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin antiphonarium, from antiphōna (see antiphon)

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