First Known Use: before 12th century
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psalm
noun, often capitalized \ˈsäm, ˈsälm, ˈsȯm, ˈsȯlm\
: a song or poem used in worship and especially one from the Bible
Full Definition of PSALM
: a sacred song or poem used in worship; especially : one of the biblical hymns collected in the Book of Psalms
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Origin of PSALM
Middle English, from Old English psealm, from Late Latin psalmus, from Greek psalmos, literally, twanging of a harp, from psallein to pluck, play a stringed instrument
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psalm
noun \ˈsäm, ˈsälm\
Definition of PSALM for Kids
1
: a sacred song or poem
2
cap : one of the hymns that make up the Old Testament Book of Psalms
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