vesperal

[ ves-per-uhl ]

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. the part of an antiphonary containing the chants for vespers.
2. a cloth used between offices to cover the altar cloth.

vesperal

/ ˈvɛspərəl /

noun

1. a liturgical book containing the prayers, psalms, and hymns used at vespers
2. the part of the antiphonary containing these
3. a cloth laid over the altar cloth between offices or services

Word History and Origins

Origin of vesperal¹

From the Late Latin word vesperālis, dating back to 1615–25. See vesper, -al ¹