evangelistary

[ ih-van-juh-lis-tuh-ree ]

noun

, plural e·van·ge·lis·ta·ries.

1. a book containing passages from the four Gospels to be read at a divine service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of evangelistary¹

From the Medieval Latin word ēvangelistārium, dating back to 1640–50. See evangelist, -ary