HEBDOMADARY


Meaning of HEBDOMADARY in English

I. hebˈdäməˌderē noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle English ebdomadary, from Late Latin hebdomadarius, from Latin hebdomad-, hebdomas + -arius -ary (n. suffix)

: a member of a Roman Catholic chapter or convent appointed for the week to sing the chapter mass and lead the recitation of the canonical hours

II. adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin hebdomadarius, from Latin hebdomad-, hebdomas + -arius -ary (adjective suffix)

: occurring every seven days

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