book of hours

sometimes capitalized B&H
: a book containing prayers or offices appointed to be said at the canonical hours

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of book of hours was in 1709

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“Book of hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/book%20of%20hours. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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