ANTIPHONARY


Meaning of ANTIPHONARY in English

I. an.ˈtifəˌnerē, aan-, -ri noun

also antiphoner

( plural antiphonaries also antiphoners )

Etymology: Middle English antiphonary, antiphonarium, from Medieval Latin antiphonarium, from neuter of antiphonarius

: a book containing a collection of antiphons ; specifically : the book in which the choral parts of the breviary are contained

II. (ˈ) ̷ ̷|- adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin antiphonarius, from Late Latin antiphona antiphon + Latin -arius -ary — more at anthem

: antiphonal

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