Etymology

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Today it means: A book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings appointed for Christian or Jewish worship on a given day or occasion. Full definition →

Ecclesiastical Latin lēctiōnārium
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Learned borrowing from Ecclesiastical Latin lēctiōnārium.

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