lectionary
[ lek-shuh-ner-ee ]
/ ˈlɛk ʃəˌnɛr i /
noun, plural lec·tion·ar·ies.
a book or a list of lections for reading in a divine service.
Words nearby lectionary
leconte de lisle,
lect.,
lectern,
lectin,
lection,
lectionary,
lector,
lectotype,
lecture,
lecturer,
lectureship
Example sentences from the Web for lectionary
The Lectionary mentioned on p. 120 was written and signed by a monastic scribe called Sifer Was.
Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Mediaeval Times |J. Henry MiddletonI do not forget that some modifications in detail, as to the Lectionary, are quite recent.
To My Younger Brethren |Handley C. G. MouleIn the lectionary of this Sunday occurred the Bible text, “Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee.”
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) |Sven HedinThe phenomenon is even of perpetual recurrence in the Lectionary of the East,—as will be found explained below.
British Dictionary definitions for lectionary
lectionary
/ (ˈlɛkʃənərɪ) /
noun plural -aries
a book containing readings appointed to be read at divine services
Word Origin for lectionary
C15: from Church Latin
lectiōnārium, from
lectio
lection