breviary

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin breviārium (“‘summary’”) (cf. abbreviation), ultimately from brevis (“‘short’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈbrɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/, /ˈbriː.vɪ.əɹ.i/
• (US) IPA: /ˈbrɛv.i.ɛɹ.i//
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[edit] Noun

breviary (plural breviaries)

1. A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.
2. (obsolete) A brief statement or summary.

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