evangelistary

[ih-van-juh-lis-tuh-ree]

noun, plural e·van·ge·lis·ta·ries.

a book containing passages from the four Gospels to be read at a divine service.

Also evangeliary.

Origin of evangelistary

From the Medieval Latin word ēvangelistārium, dating back to 1640–50. See evangelist, -ary

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