Psalter

noun

Psal·​ter ˈsäl-tər How to pronounce Psalter (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the Book of Psalms
also : a collection of Psalms for liturgical or devotional use

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English psalter & Anglo-French psaltier, from Late Latin psalterium, from Late Greek psaltērion, from Greek, psaltery

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Psalter was before the 12th century

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“Psalter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Psalter. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

Psalter

noun
Psal·​ter ˈsȯl-tər How to pronounce Psalter (audio)
1
: the Book of Psalms in the Bible
2
: a collection of Psalms

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