Definition of lectionary in English:
lectionary
nounPlural lectionaries ˈlɛkʃ(ə)n(ə)riˈlɛkʃəˌnɛri
A list or book of portions of the Bible appointed to be read at divine service.
the Deacon was given the task of preparing a new lectionary
Example sentencesExamples
- This publication contains information on how to customize the lectionary for local needs.
- Very little has been discovered regarding the precise beginnings of the Christian use of lectionaries.
- There has been a tendency in recent years to move to more uniformity among the various lectionaries.
- Indeed, this last pattern forms the basis of many lectionaries used for Morning and Evening Prayer.
- Dating back to the 4th century, Christians and churches have used lectionaries of Biblical readings.
Origin
Late 18th century: from medieval Latin lectionarium, from Latin lect- 'chosen, read', from the verb legere.
Rhymes
confectionery, insurrectionary
Definition of lectionary in US English:
lectionary
nounˈlekSHəˌnerēˈlɛkʃəˌnɛri
A list or book of portions of the Bible appointed to be read at a church service.
the Deacon was given the task of preparing a new lectionary
Example sentencesExamples
- Indeed, this last pattern forms the basis of many lectionaries used for Morning and Evening Prayer.
- This publication contains information on how to customize the lectionary for local needs.
- Dating back to the 4th century, Christians and churches have used lectionaries of Biblical readings.
- Very little has been discovered regarding the precise beginnings of the Christian use of lectionaries.
- There has been a tendency in recent years to move to more uniformity among the various lectionaries.
Origin
Late 18th century: from medieval Latin lectionarium, from Latin lect- ‘chosen, read’, from the verb legere.