Psalter

noun

Psal·​ter ˈsäl-tər 

ˈsȯl-

: the Book of Psalms

also : a collection of Psalms for liturgical or devotional use

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English psalter & Anglo-French psaltier, from Late Latin psalterium, from Late Greek psaltērion, from Greek, psaltery

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Psalter

noun

Psal·​ter ˈsȯl-tər 

1

: the Book of Psalms in the Bible

2

: a collection of Psalms