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lectionary
CIDE DICTIONARY
lectionary, n. [LL. lectionarium, lectionarius : cf. F. lectionnaire.].
A book, or a list, of lections, for reading in divine service. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lectionary, n. (pl. -ies)
1 a list of portions of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service.
2 a book containing such portions.
1 a list of portions of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service.
2 a book containing such portions.
Etymology
ME f. med.L lectionarium (as LECTION)
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