Psalter

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːltər/

Definitions of psalter

noun a book containing the Book of Psalms or a collection of psalms for liturgical or devotional use

Example Sentences

A1 The psalter is a book containing the Book of Psalms in the Bible.

A2 The monk carried his psalter with him to the chapel for evening prayers.

B1 The psalter was beautifully illuminated with intricate designs and gold leaf.

B2 The historian studied the psalter to learn about the religious practices of the time period.

C1 The psalter was considered a precious artifact due to its age and historical significance.

C2 The psalter was carefully preserved in a climate-controlled room to prevent deterioration.

Examples of psalter in a Sentence

formal The psalter is a collection of psalms or sacred hymns, often found in religious texts.

informal I found a beautiful psalter at the antique shop that would look great on my bookshelf.

slang Hey, did you see that cool psalter with the funky cover design?

figurative Her voice was like a psalter, soothing and comforting to all who heard it.

Grammatical Forms of psalter

• plural: psalters
• comparative: more psalter
• superlative: most psalter
• present tense: psalts
• future tense: will psalter
• perfect tense: have psaltered
• continuous tense: am psaltering
• singular: psalter
• positive degree: psalter
• infinitive: to psalter
• gerund: psalting
• participle: psaltered

Origin and Evolution of psalter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'psalter' originates from the Latin word 'psalterium' which means a stringed instrument or a book of psalms.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'psalter' evolved to refer specifically to a book containing the Book of Psalms in the Bible, used for devotional purposes or in liturgical settings.