psalter Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/
What Does Psalter Mean?
As a noun, psalter means Synonym of Psalms, particularly when printed as a separate work from the Bible. It is also used to mean Synonym of breviary, which arranges the Psalms for devotional recitation.
Word Facts for Psalter
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | book of psalms |
| Plural | psalters |
Psalter Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of Psalms, particularly when printed as a separate work from the Bible.
- Synonym of breviary, which arranges the Psalms for devotional recitation.
- Synonym of Book of Common Prayer, which prominently includes the Psalms.
- A rosary with 150 beads, used for reciting the Psalms in Catholic editions of the Bible.
- Alternative form of psaltery, a kind of zither as well as the King James translation of certain obscure musical terms in the Old Testament.
Noun
- The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
- Specifically for Anglicans, the Book of Common Prayer which contains the Book of Psalms. For Catholics, the Breviary containing the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.
- In the Roman Catholic Church, a rosary consisting of one hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the Psalms.
- (obsolete or rare) psaltery (the musical instrument).
Synonyms of Psalter
Psalter synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
psalter (plural psalters)
Words That Rhyme With Psalter
Origin of Psalter
From Middle English psauter & sauter, from Old French psautier & saltier, from Latin psaltērium (“a kind of lute or zither”), from Ancient Greek ψᾰλτήρῐον (psăltḗrĭon, “harp”). Doublet of psalterion, psalterium, and psaltery.
Common Questions About Psalter
What part of speech is psalter?
Psalter is a noun.
What is another word for psalter?
Words with a similar meaning to psalter include book of psalms. See the full list of psalter synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of psalter?
The plural of psalter is psalters.