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noun
1.
the Biblical book of Psalms.
2.
(sometimes lowercase) a psalmbook.
Origin:
before 900; < Late Latin psaltērium the Psalter, Latin: a psaltery < Greek psaltḗrion stringed instrument; replacing Middle English sauter (< Anglo-French < Late Latin ) and Old English saltere (< Late Latin, as above)
before 900; < Late Latin psaltērium the Psalter, Latin: a psaltery < Greek psaltḗrion stringed instrument; replacing Middle English sauter (< Anglo-French < Late Latin ) and Old English saltere (< Late Latin, as above)
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psalter
"the Book of Psalms," O.E. saltere, psaltere, from Church L. psalterium "the songs of David," from L., lit. "stringed instrument played by twanging," from Gk. psalterion, from psallein "to pluck, play on a stringed instrument."
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