Definition of Psaltir
Psal"ter (?), n. [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.) A rosary, consisting of
a hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the
psalms.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms seperately 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.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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