responsory
re·spon·so·ry
noun \-ˈspän(t)s-(ə-)rē\ plural re·spon·so·ries
Definition of RESPONSORY
: a set of versicles and responses sung or said after or during a lection
Origin of RESPONSORY
Middle English, from Medieval Latin responsorium, from Latin respondēre
First Known Use: 15th century
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