psalter

Definitions of psalter
  1. noun
    an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
    synonyms: psalterium
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    type of:
    snaarinstrument
    a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound
  2. noun
    a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
    synonyms: psalmboek, psalmbundel, psalterion, psalterium
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    type of:
    dienstboek, gebedenboek, kerkboek
    a book containing prayers
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