psalter

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a collection of Psalms for liturgical use

Etymology

From Middle English psauter & sauter, from Old French psautier & saltier, from Latin psalterium (“a kind of lute or zither”), from Ancient Greek ψᾰλτήρῐον (psăltḗrĭon, “harp”). Doublet of psalterion, psalterium, and psaltery.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Book of Psalms

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