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psalter

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːltə, ˈsɒl-/
Definition of psalter

noun

(the psalter)
  • the Book of Psalms.
  • a copy of the biblical Psalms, especially for liturgical use: psalters and hymn books

Origin:

Old English (p)saltere, via Latin psalterium from Greek psaltērion 'stringed instrument'

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