noun Download 🔗Share The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed. Examples : "The choir members each carried their personal psalters to the Sunday service, ready to sing the ancient hymns. " religion literature theology writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "Before the service, the Anglican choir practiced the psalms from their psalter. " religion literature writing theology culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In the Roman Catholic Church, a rosary consisting of one hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the Psalms. Examples : "Sister Mary kept her psalters close, praying with its beads during quiet moments in the convent garden. " religion ritual theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (obsolete or rare) psaltery (the musical instrument). Examples : "The museum displayed ancient psalters alongside lutes and harps, showcasing instruments used to accompany religious chants. " music entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading