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lectionary

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛkʃ(ə)n(ə)ri/

Definition of lectionary

noun (plural lectionaries)

  • a list or book of portions of the Bible appointed to be read at divine service: the Deacon was given the task of preparing a new lectionary

Origin:

late 18th century: from medieval Latin lectionarium, from Latin lect- 'chosen, read', from the verb legere

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