Psalter (British Library, Stowe 2)
WordNet
noun
(1) A collection of Psalms for liturgical use
WiktionaryText
Etymology
; < , < < .
Noun
psalter
- The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately 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.