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breviary

noun bre·via·ry \ˈbrē-və-rē, -vyə-, -vē-ˌer-ē, -ˌe-rē also ˈbre-\
plural bre·via·ries

Definition of BREVIARY

1
often capitalized
a :  a book of the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours
b :  divine office
2
[Latin breviarium] :  a brief summary
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Origin of BREVIARY

Middle English breviarie, from Medieval Latin breviarium, from Latin, summary, from brevis
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with BREVIARY

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