First Known Use: 1560
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liturgy
noun lit·ur·gy \ˈli-tər-jē\
: a fixed set of ceremonies, words, etc., that are used during public worship in a religion
plural lit·ur·gies
Full Definition of LITURGY
1
often capitalized : a eucharistic rite
2
: a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
3
: a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
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Origin of LITURGY
Late Latin liturgia, from Greek leitourgia public service, from Greek (Attic) leïton public building (from Greek laos — Attic leōs — people) + -ourgia -urgy
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liturgy
noun lit·ur·gy \ˈli-tər-jē\
plural lit·ur·gies
Definition of LITURGY for Kids
: a religious rite or body of rites
— li·tur·gi·cal \lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl\ adjective
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