lectionary
[ lek-shuh-ner-ee ]
/ ˈlɛk ʃəˌnɛr i /
noun, plural lec·tion·ar·ies.
a book or a list of lections for reading in a divine service.
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Words nearby lectionary
leconte de lisle, lect., lectern, lectin, lection, lectionary, lector, lectotype, lecture, lecturer, lectureship
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Example sentences from the Web for lectionary
The Lectionary mentioned on p. 120 was written and signed by a monastic scribe called Sifer Was.
Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Mediaeval Times|J. Henry MiddletonI do not forget that some modifications in detail, as to the Lectionary, are quite recent.
To My Younger Brethren|Handley C. G. MouleIn the lectionary of this Sunday occurred the Bible text, “Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee.”
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Sven HedinThe phenomenon is even of perpetual recurrence in the Lectionary of the East,—as will be found explained below.
British Dictionary definitions for lectionary
lectionary
/ (ˈlɛkʃənərɪ) /
noun plural -aries
a book containing readings appointed to be read at divine services
Word Origin for lectionary
C15: from Church Latin lectiōnārium, from lectio lection
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