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octavary

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oc·​ta·​vary | \ ˈäktəˌverē \
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Definition of octavary

: a Roman Catholic service book containing collects and lections for use within festival octaves

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History and Etymology for octavary

New Latin octavarium, from Medieval Latin octava octave + New Latin -arium

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“Octavary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/octavary. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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