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little office
noun
- (sometimes initial capital letters) Roman Catholic Church. an office similar to but shorter than the divine office, in honor of a saint, a mystery, or, especially, the Virgin Mary.
little office
noun
- RC Church a series of psalms and prayers similar to the divine office but shorter
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Word History and Origins
Origin of little office1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences
While the others stood grouped about that still figure on the floor, Sergeant Burton entered the little office.
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But in the little office behind Sivert Jespersen's store, five or six of the elders were assembled.
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Dr. Hamilton sat in his little office, looking pale and worn, his face deeply seamed with lines of care.
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That would be better than sitting there in the little office so quietly while Peter pounded the keys of his typewriter.
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Whiteside was not in when Tarling called, and the sergeant on duty in the little office by the main door hurried forward.
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