noun
- plural of breviary; books containing the daily prayers, hymns, and readings used by Catholic priests and other clergy
Usage: religious
Examples
- The priest carried several breviaries for the different seasons of the liturgical year.
- Ancient breviaries are preserved in the monastery’s library.
- The monks consulted their breviaries before morning prayers.
- These medieval breviaries contain beautifully illuminated manuscripts.
- The seminary students were required to purchase their own breviaries.
- Different religious orders use slightly different breviaries for their daily offices.