Little Office

noun

: an office in honor of the Virgin Mary like but shorter than the Divine Office

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Little Office was circa 1872

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“Little Office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Little%20Office. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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