French Meaning of breviary

bréviaire

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Definitions and Meaning of breviary in English

Wordnet

breviary (n)

(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders

Webster

breviary (n.)

An abridgment; a compend; an epitome; a brief account or summary.

A book containing the daily public or canonical prayers of the Roman Catholic or of the Greek Church for the seven canonical hours, namely, matins and lauds, the first, third, sixth, and ninth hours, vespers, and compline; -- distinguished from the missal.

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