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book of hours

or Book of Hours

noun

a book containing the prescribed order of prayers, readings from Scripture, and rites for the canonical hours.

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British Dictionary definitions for book of hours

book of hours

noun

(often capitals) a book used esp in monasteries during the Middle Ages that contained the prayers and offices of the canonical hours
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