antiphonary

[ an-tif-uh-ner-ee ]

noun

, plural an·tiph·o·nar·ies.

1. a book of antiphons.

antiphonary

/ ænˈtɪfənərɪ /

noun

1. a bound collection of antiphons, esp for use in the divine office

adjective

1. of or relating to such a book

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiphonary¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin antiphōnārium; learned borrowing replacing earlier versions, which had undergone changes: Middle English anfenere, antefenar, antiphoner ( e ), Old English antefnere (compare Middle Dutch antiffenaer, Middle Low German antifenēr, Old High German antiphenere ) < Medieval Latin See antiphon, -ary

Example Sentences

Among them were three Antiphonaries, one of which seems to have been the famous Bangor Antiphonary.

From Project Gutenberg

The Antiphonary contained the antiphons or anthems, sung at the canonical hours, and certain other minor parts of the service.

From Project Gutenberg

He is said to dwell mainly upon the proper manner of performing the antiphonary and the graduale.

From Project Gutenberg