Psalter

usgb/ˈsɔːltər/
noun

A book containing the Book of Psalms and other devotional material.

He read from the Psalter during the church service.
Visual representation of "psalter" - A book containing the Book of Psalms and other devotional material

Often appears as...

  • holy psalter
  • book of psalter

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Religious

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Religious Text

Used primarily in religious or liturgical contexts, particularly in Christianity.

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The choir sang verses from the psalter.
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Sacred Connotation

Carries a sacred or holy association and is often used in formal or solemn settings.

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Each morning, the monks would recite from the holy psalter.
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Historical Use

Refers to an ancient manuscript, which might be valuable or of historical interest.

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The museum displayed a medieval psalter with beautifully illuminated pages.
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