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1. (n.) breviary
a book containing the psalms, readings, and prayers to be recited in the divine office.
Etymology: (1540–50; < L breviārium an abridgment =brevi(s) short +-ārium-ary)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) breviary
(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
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1. (noun) breviary
an abridgment; a compend; an epitome; a brief account or summary
2. (noun) breviary
a book containing the daily public or canonical prayers of the Roman Catholic or of the Greek Church for the seven canonical hours, namely, matins and lauds, the first, third, sixth, and ninth hours, vespers, and compline; -- distinguished from the missal
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1. breviary
a book containing the daily services in the Roman Catholic Church and corresponding to the English Prayer-Book; differs from the "Missal," which gives the services connected with the celebration of the Eucharist, and the "Pontifical," which gives those for special occasions.
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