What's the difference between psalter and psaltery?

Psalter


Definition:

  • (n.) The Book of Psalms; -- often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
  • (n.) Specifically, the Book of Psalms as printed in the Book of Common Prayer; among the Roman Catholics, the part of the Breviary which contains the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.
  • (n.) A rosary, consisting of a hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the psalms.

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Psaltery


Definition:

  • (n.) A stringed instrument of music used by the Hebrews, the form of which is not known.

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