hymn book

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Definitions of hymn book words

noun hymn book Also called hymnbook [him-boo k] /ˈhɪmˌbʊk/ (Show IPA). a book of hymns for use in a religious service. 1
adjective hymn book of or relating to hymns. 1
noun hymn book book of religious songs 1
noun hymn book Alternative form of hymnbook. 0

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; (in def 1) < Medieval Latin hymnāle, noun use of neuter of hymnālis (adj.); (in def 2) < Medieval Latin hymnālis; see hymn, -al1, -al2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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missal — (sometimes initial capital letter) Roman Catholic Church. the book containing the prayers and rites used by the priest in celebrating Mass over the course of the entire year.