Definitions for: Psalter

[n] a collection of Psalms for liturgical use

Webster (1913) Definition: Psal"ter, n. [OE. psauter, sauter, OF. sautier,
psaltier, F. psautier, from L. psalterium. See Psaltery.]
1. The Book of Psalms; -- often applied to a book containing
the Psalms separately printed.

2. Specifically, the Book of Psalms as printed in the Book of
Common Prayer; among the Roman Catholics, the part of the
Breviary which contains the Psalms arranged for each day
of the week.

3. (R. C. Ch.) A rosary, consisting of a hundred and fifty
beads, corresponding to the number of the psalms.

Synonyms: Book of Psalms

See Also: Book of Common Prayer, prayer book, prayerbook

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